Find out what’s new, and learn about the settings you can use to make your apps or websites work with Live Connect.
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Read an overview about integrating your apps with Live Connect and see sample code that shows you how.
Understand how to authenticate users and get their permission to access their data.
Get basic profile information such as the user’s name, date of birth, and more.
Create and access a user’s contacts and calendars in Hotmail.
Create, update, and access documents, photos, and other media stored in SkyDrive.
Implement real-time chat using the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP).
Get information about how to call the Live Connect APIs.
Before releasing your app or website, be sure to read and follow ourBranding guidelinesandTerms of use.
