# download

## Overview

This endpoint is used to download the csv associated with a report, which was generated by an organization or institution administrator.

## HTTP Request

```http
GET /api/v1/reports/:reportReference/download
```

## Path parameters

<table><thead><tr><th width="302.5">Parameter</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>reportReference</td><td>A qualified reference to the report, of the shape <code>ownerName.reportIdentifier</code>. See <a href="../../referencing-resources">referencing resources</a> for more information.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
This endpoint extends the [general API structure](https://docs.redivis.com/api/rest-api/general-structure)
{% endhint %}

## Authorization

You must be an administrator of the report's organization or institution, and your access token must have the following scope:

* organization.read

[Learn more about authorization.](https://docs.redivis.com/api/rest-api/authorization)

## Response body

The response body will contain the contents of the report as a CSV document.