When do I need to request access from Microsoft to use the Azure IA Face API?

Question

Hello! I am developing an application that will allow entry through facial recognition and the user who enters will be able to mark their entry and exit time for their work day. To do this, I need to use the Face API, but I have a question: Do I need to request access from Microsoft to this API to be able to use it? The application would have to recognize the person, if the person exists within PersonGroup they will be able to use the application, otherwise they will not be able to access it.

Thank you very much for your support!

Answer 1

@Valeria Margarita Espinoza Sanchez

Thanks for reaching out to us. It depends on your use case, if you need the feature face identification and face verification, you need to request the access as below process-

Review may take 5-10 business days. You will receive an email as soon as your application is reviewed.

Customers and partners who wish to use Limited Access features of the Face API, including Face identification and Face verification, are required to register for access by submitting a registration form. The Face Detection operation is available without registration.

Access to Face API is subject to Microsoft's sole discretion based on eligibility criteria and a vetting process. Face API is available only to customers managed by Microsoft, defined as those customers and partners who are working directly with Microsoft account teams. Additionally, Face API is only available for certain use cases, and customers must select their desired use case in their registration. Microsoft may require customers and partners to reverify this information periodically. Read more about example use cases and disallowed use cases to avoid here.

The Face API service is made available to customers and partners under the terms governing their subscription to Microsoft Azure Services (including the Service Specific Terms). Please review these terms carefully as they contain important conditions and obligations governing your use of Face API.

Learn more about the legal terms that apply to this service here.

Face service access is limited based on eligibility and usage criteria in order to support our Responsible AI principles. Face service is only available to Microsoft managed customers and partners. Use the Face Recognition intake form to apply for access. For more information, see the Face limited access page.

I hope this help! Let me know if you have other questions.

Regards,

Yutong

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