How to Get API Keys for WooCommerce: A Step-by-Step Guide

Contents

Steps to Obtain API Keys for WooCommerce

Accessing WooCommerce Settings

Navigating to API Section

Creating a New API Key

Revoking an Existing Key

Generating API Key

Saving API Key Details

Connecting WooCommerce to OMS

Introduction:
Integrating WooCommerce with your OMS account requires API keys. This guide provides a detailed procedure to obtain API keys for WooCommerce, ensuring a seamless connection.

Steps to Obtain API Keys for WooCommerce

Accessing WooCommerce Settings

1. Log in to WooCommerce: Start by logging into your WooCommerce portal.
2. Navigate to Settings: Click on the “WooCommerce” tab in the left-hand menu and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
   
   

Navigating to API Section

1. Click on API: In the upper panel of the page, click on “API”.
   
2. Navigate to Keys/Apps: Once in the API section, navigate to the “Keys/Apps” button.
   

Creating a New API Key

1. Add Key: If you don’t have a key created already, click on “Add Key”.
2. Enter Description: Provide a description for your API Key.
3. Set Permissions: Provide read/write permissions.

Revoking an Existing Key

1. Revoke Key: If you already have a key, click on “revoke.”
   
2. Copy Key Details: Copy the key details separately and then click on “Add Key.”
   

Generating API Key

1. Enter Details: After clicking on “Add Key,” enter a description and set permissions to Read/Write.
2. Generate API Key: Click on “Generate API key.”
   

Saving API Key Details

1. Copy Consumer Key and Secret: Find the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret after generating the API key. Copy and save these details separately for future reference.

Connecting WooCommerce to OMS

1. Store URL: While connecting WooCommerce to OMS, you need to input the store URL of your WooCommerce store.
2. Copy Store URL: Log in to your WooCommerce store and copy the store URL. For example: http://ec2-54-255-250-185.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com

Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can easily obtain API keys for WooCommerce and integrate it with your OMS account. Ensure to save the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret for future reference. For further assistance, refer to the OMS support documentation or contact customer service.