# For data consumers

Guides for anyone looking to find, explore, download, or integrate government data — whether you're a researcher, business, non-profits journalist, or member of the public. All datasets on data.gov.sg are publicly accessible. You don't need to register or log in to search, preview, or download data. An API key is only required for high-volume production use. All datasets on [data.gov.sg](http://data.gov.sg/) are publicly accessible and free to use. Creating a free account lets you track your usage history and helps us understand how data is being used across Singapore — so we can keep improving what we publish.


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