> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.carto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.carto.com/carto-for-developers/reference/carto-api/resources-api.md).

# Resources API

The Resources API is for administration and automation rather than for building maps: provisioning connections for a new team, auditing what exists in the organization, or handing over someone's work when they leave.

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These endpoints need an **OAuth Access Token**, not an API Access Token. Some also require the Superadmin role. See [Authorization](/carto-for-developers/reference/carto-api.md#authorization).
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Connections</strong></td><td>Create, update and delete connections to your data warehouses</td><td><a href="/pages/49MC0MPq25vjc901A9tX">/pages/49MC0MPq25vjc901A9tX</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Maps and workflows</strong></td><td>List and delete the maps and workflows you can access</td><td><a href="/pages/cVcRlrLrXLrXxzpzft6A">/pages/cVcRlrLrXLrXxzpzft6A</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Organization resources</strong></td><td>Administer every resource in the organization — Superadmin only</td><td><a href="/pages/OvaJnghBhhF47zHo5pfu">/pages/OvaJnghBhhF47zHo5pfu</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Which one do you need?

Use [Maps and workflows](/carto-for-developers/reference/carto-api/resources-api/maps-and-workflows.md) for the resources **you** can access — your own, plus anything shared with you. That covers most automation.

Use [Organization resources](/carto-for-developers/reference/carto-api/resources-api/organization-resources.md) to act on resources regardless of owner, such as auditing the whole organization or transferring a departing user's work. These require the **Superadmin** role.


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