Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker - How do I link my account?
Overview
To authenticate with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker, you need:
- Hostname — The regional API endpoint where your company's data is hosted.
- Client ID — The client ID created when your application was registered.
- Client Secret — The client secret created when your application was registered.
This guide walks you through obtaining these credentials from the Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker developer portal.
Prerequisites
- An active Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker account with API access enabled for your firm.
- Your IT administrator must contact Legal Tracker support to request access to the Thomson Reuters Developer Portal.
Step 1: Obtain your client credentials
- Navigate to the App Management tab in your environment's API section.
- Select New Application.
- Enter an application name and save the record.
- The system will generate your Client ID and Client Secret.
Step 2: Find your hostname
Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker is hosted across four regional endpoints. Your company's data lives in exactly one region — using the wrong hostname returns a 401 Unauthorized error.
| Region | Hostname |
|---|---|
| United States | api.thomsonreuters.com |
| United Kingdom | api.thomsonreuters.co.uk |
| Canada | api.thomsonreuters.ca |
| Australia | api.thomsonreuters.au |
Contact your IT administrator or Legal Tracker support if you are unsure which region your firm uses.
Step 3: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your credentials:
- Open the form where you need to authenticate with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker.
- Select your Hostname — choose the endpoint that matches where your company's data is hosted (US, UK, Canada, or Australia).
- Enter your Client ID and Client Secret in the designated fields.
- Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker.