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Avnet USA

This article explains how to request and activate API credentials for Avnet USA (APIM).

Written by Luminovo Support

⚠️ Note: Avnet provides different APIs for different regions. Please choose the correct API and documentation based on your location.

Find the documentation for the Avnet EMEA APIs below.

Estimated time to receive your API key: 7+ days

ℹ️ Note that the Avnet USA API exclusively supports contract prices.


Step 1 – APIM Registration

  1. Click Sign Up (top right).

  2. Complete the registration form and click Sign Up.

    • In the Avnet Account Number field, enter your account number.

    • If you’re unsure, contact [email protected].

  3. Check your email for a validation link and confirm your registration.

Step 2 – Request API Credentials

  1. Log in to your account: Avnet Sign In.

  2. Click on Browse APIsProduct & Pricing.

3. Fill out the subscription form.

👉 For the Via 3rd Party? question, select Yes and use the details below:

Question

Answer

Via 3rd Party?

Yes

3rd party name

Luminovo

3rd party email

3rd party phone #

+49 89 413258397

Calls per week

Example: 8500

4. Accept the Terms of Use (if agreed) and click Subscribe.

You will receive two emails:

  • A confirmation of your request.

  • A notification once your API subscription is approved.

At first login after approval, you will be shown a Secret Value (your subscription key).


⚠️ Important: Copy and save this key immediately — it will be masked afterwards and cannot be retrieved. If lost, you will need to generate a new one via your APIM profile.

For more details, see Avnet’s How-To Guide.


Step 3 – Activate the API in Luminovo

Once approved, log in to your APIM profile. You’ll see an overview of your credentials:

  • Primary Key (Find under subscription)

  • Client ID

  • Secret Key (create a new one if needed — remember, it will only be visible once)

  • Scope (from Authorization Details on the Profile page.)


🔑 To connect your keys in Luminovo, the mapping works like this:

  • Client ID (Luminovo)Client ID (Avnet)

  • Client Secret (Luminovo)Secret Value (Avnet)

  • Subscription Key (Luminovo)Primary Key (Avnet)

Click on connect account and your API will be active.


API rate limit upgrade

If you exceed the API rate, please send an e-mail to both contacts listed below:

Name

Mail address

Avnet Support

Further information and an email template can be found in this article Upgrade API rate limits.

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