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# Get Predictions and Improvements with Einstein Prediction Service

The Einstein Prediction Service REST API enables you to programmatically run predictions, manage prediction definitions, and manage models. After deploying models with Einstein Discovery, use the Einstein Prediction Service REST API to embed your predictions into any website or application.

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## Prepare To Use Einstein Prediction Service

- Take the [Einstein Prediction Service](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/modules/einstein-prediction-service) Trailhead module.
- Deploy the model you want to use for predictions. For instructions, see [Deploy a Model](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.bi_edd_model_deploy.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Deploy a model so that you can use it to make predictions and improvements.").
- Use your favorite REST client. You must have a external client app that handles Salesforce authentication for your REST client. To learn more, take the [External Client App Basics](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/external-client-app-basics) Trailhead module.

## Interact With Einstein Prediction Service

Learn how to access Einstein Discovery features programmatically using the [Einstein Discovery REST API Developer Guide](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd.meta/bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd/bi_rest_sdd_overview.htm).

- Review REST API considerations and use cases in the [Examples](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd.meta/bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd/bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd_examples.htm) section.
- Discover available API endpoints in the [Resources](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd.meta/bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd/bi_dev_guide_rest_sdd_resources.htm) section.