# Endpoint Catalogue and DoS

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## [About the Endpoint Catalogue and DoS category](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-endpoint-catalogue-and-dos-category/14974)

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**Author:** [@akunna.ndubuisi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/akunna.ndubuisi1)\
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**Last updated:** [1 September 2026 10:35 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-endpoint-catalogue-and-dos-category/14974 "2026-09-01T10:35:12Z")

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See Endpoint Catalogue guidance Current position The current BaRS Endpoint Catalogue stores the relationship between a Service ID or Target Identifier and the physical receiver endpoint URL. The BaRS proxy uses that re…

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## [How do I have a receiver endpoint added to the Endpoint Catalogue?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-do-i-have-a-receiver-endpoint-added-to-the-endpoint-catalogue/15556)

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**Author:** [@Adedayo\_Okunade](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Adedayo_Okunade)\
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**Last updated:** [6 October 2026 10:54 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-do-i-have-a-receiver-endpoint-added-to-the-endpoint-catalogue/15556 "2026-10-06T10:54:51Z")

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The information required depends on the environment. Integration (INT) Register the receiving service in the Directory of Services (DoS), where applicable. Prepare the INT receiver endpoint. Provide the Service ID or …

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## [What is the difference between a Target Identifier and an endpoint URL?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-target-identifier-and-an-endpoint-url/15555)

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See Endpoint Catalogue guidance A Target Identifier identifies the service or destination that should receive the request. An endpoint URL is the physical API address to which the BaRS proxy sends the request. The End…