Unable to use Face API -Forbidden Error

Question

I'm trying to experiment with the Face API cognitive service provided by Azure. I'm using the following C# code .

 public static IFaceClient Authenticate(string endpoint, string key)    
        {    
            return new FaceClient(new ApiKeyServiceClientCredentials(key)) { Endpoint = endpoint };    
        }    
  IFaceClient client = Authenticate("my endpoint", "mykey");    
  IList

Answer 1

@Vyshak Vijayan Yes, currently the face API 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. Please use the Face Recognition intake form to apply for access.

Please see the complete announcement on this page for more details. To summarize below, If you are planning to use the API as a new customer or existing customer you need to provide details in the above form for review and approval.

New customers need to apply for access to use facial recognition operations in Azure Face API, Computer Vision, and Video Indexer. Existing customers have one year to apply and receive approval for continued access to the facial recognition services based on their provided use cases.

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