# Dedicated Prediction API
URL: https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/api/reference/predapi/legacy-predapi/index.html

> DataRobot's Prediction API provides a mechanism for using your model for real-time predictions on a prediction server.

# Prediction API (Dedicated)

DataRobot's Prediction API provides a mechanism for using your model for real-time predictions on a dedicated external application server. Follow [the guidelines](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/api/reference/predapi/legacy-predapi/dr-predapi.html) for making predictions with the Prediction API. You can also review how to [retrieve a prediction server ID](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/api/reference/predapi/pred-server-id.html) using cURL commands from the REST API or by using the DataRobot Python client to make predictions with a deployment.

| Topic | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Make predictions with the API | Make predictions on a dedicated prediction server. |
| Make predictions with the Python API client | Use the DataRobot Prediction Library, a Python library for making predictions with various prediction methods. |
| Dedicated Prediction API reference | Review Prediction API methods, input and output parameters, and errors. |
| Get a prediction server ID | Retrieve a prediction server ID using cURL commands from the REST API or the DataRobot Python client. |
| Deprecated API routes | Review deprecated Prediction API routes in a reference document listing the deprecated requests and their replacements. |

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