{"id":37210,"date":"2024-11-20T10:25:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=37210"},"modified":"2025-11-09T20:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T01:52:53","slug":"shopify-api-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify API Key: Easiest Guide to Get in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Should a person be a Shopify user, he must be familiar with terms like API, known as an application programming interface. In general, <strong>Shopify API Key<\/strong> enables users to access a program's functionality or data so that it may be handled by another application<strong>.<\/strong> In order to generate the Shopify API keys, you will have to choose between creating public apps or private apps<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t fret, you are in good hands! In this article, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=anchor_text&utm_term=mia&utm_content=shopifyapikey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LitExtension \u2013 #1 Shopping Cart Migration Expert<\/a><\/strong> will walk you through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#what-is-shopify-api-key\"><strong>What is Shopify API key?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#benefits-of-using-shopify-api-keys\"><strong>Benefits of using Shopify API keys<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#how-to-get-shopify-api-key-for-private-apps\">How to get Shopify API key for private apps?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#how-to-get-shopify-api-key-for-public-apps\">How to get Shopify API key for public apps?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#key-differences-between-shopify-private-apps-and-public-apps\">Key differences between Shopify Public Apps and Shopify Private Apps\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#best-practices-for-using-shopify-api-keys\"><strong>Best practices for using these keys<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-api-key\/#troubleshooting-common-issues-with-shopify-api-keys\"><strong>Troubleshooting common issues<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-detail\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"title\">Let Our Experts Handle Your Shopify Migration!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cta-desc\">With the All-in-One Migration Service, our experts take care of everything, ensuring a seamless and stress-free Shopify migration.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-frame\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/shopify-migration.html?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=banner&utm_term=alice&utm_content=shoifyapikey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOOK FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78213\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-08-1.png\" alt=\"All-in-One Migration Service\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>What is Shopify API Key?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are fed up with reading walls of text, check out our latest detailed Shopify API Tutorial below to get step-by-step instructions.<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ywm1KMlQSxk?si=vJBMdWkDLZ2u-krH\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nTo merchants\/store owners\/vendors, generating API keys helps them integrate with sales tax tools, connect their store with the Shopify CRM system or such.<\/p>\n<p>Getting the Shopify API key indeed involves different procedures. This depends on whether you're creating a private app for a specific store or a public app for the <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/go\/shopify-app-store-37210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shopify App store<\/a> as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><getresponse-form form-id=\"732f54b8-08f8-46e6-b5d4-a464c30ca0be\" e=\"1\"><\/getresponse-form><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Using Shopify API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At this point, you might be asking yourself: Why bother with learning how to get Shopify API key at all? Isn't it simpler to just upload a CSV file or log into a third-party app using your Shopify credentials?<\/p>\n<p>While that may seem convenient at first, the Shopify API key opens the door to a much more powerful and secure experience, thanks to the following two reasons:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Deep and reliable integration with your store<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When a tool connects via an API key, the two are integrated on a foundational level. This level of access allows the software to pull real-time, accurate, and detailed data from your Shopify backend.<br \/>\nFor example, an analytics tool using your API key can extract sales trends and inventory movements with 100% accuracy and no delays or blind spots. On the other hand, tools that rely on manual uploads or shallow access methods may miss key data points or require constant human input to stay updated.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maintenance-free operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, one of the major benefits of using Shopify API keys is how effortless the integration becomes after that initial connection. Once you've granted access through an API key, the app takes over and handles all the technical legwork in the background.<\/p>\n<p>You don't need to know Liquid, GraphQL, or any of Shopify's backend logic. The app will sync, fetch, and update data automatically based on the permissions you've set! In contrast, with non-API tools, even small adjustments (like syncing product inventory or updating pricing across multiple channels) can require tedious manual work or repetitive exports\/imports.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>How to Get Shopify API Key for Private Apps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of authenticating with Shopify Private Apps, you can get<strong> API Keys <\/strong>(i.e. API Key and Secret Key) by using the <strong>Partner dashboard<\/strong> or your <strong>Shopify admin panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1: Getting keys to run migration with LitExtension<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To get the Shopify API key to run either a demo or full migration to a new store with LitExtension, you will need to get an Admin API access token.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">First, log into your\u00a0<strong>Shopify admin panel <\/strong>and go to Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Then, click on <b>Apps and sales channels<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59925\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Shopify API apps & sales channels\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-1024x517.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-768x388.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-1536x775.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-2048x1033.webp 2048w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-750x378.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-API-apps-sales-channels-1140x575.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, click on<strong> Develop apps.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1681\" height=\"1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1.webp 1681w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1-1024x747.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1-768x560.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.56.18-1-1536x1120.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1681px) 100vw, 1681px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0On the next page, hit<strong> Create an app <\/strong>and enter your <strong>App name.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1.webp 1562w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1-300x245.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1-1024x837.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1-768x628.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.57.42-1-1536x1256.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1562px) 100vw, 1562px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <b>Configure Admin API scopes<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1427\" height=\"1172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1.webp 1427w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1-300x246.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1-1024x841.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1-768x631.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-14.58.07-1-370x305.webp 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1427px) 100vw, 1427px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In this area, scroll down and tick all <strong>Permissions \u201cRead_\u2026.\u201d and \u201cWrite_\u2026\u201d<\/strong> (if any).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5.webp\" alt=\"5\" width=\"1900\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5.webp 1900w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1024x456.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1536x684.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>\u00a0at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1.webp 1880w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1-1024x688.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1-768x516.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1-1536x1032.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.11.32-1-270x180.webp 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Scroll up and\u00a0click <strong>Install app<\/strong> at the right corner of the dashboard to get your Admin API token.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1665\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1.webp 1665w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1-1024x708.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1-768x531.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.22-1-1536x1063.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1665px) 100vw, 1665px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong> to give this app access to your data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1.webp 1706w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1-300x233.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1-1024x795.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1-768x596.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1-1536x1193.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.12.56-1-87x67.webp 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, Shopify will reveal the <strong>Admin API access token, <\/strong>and you are ready to run your migration!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1.webp\" alt=\"SHOPIFY API KEY\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1.webp 1702w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1-768x537.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A\u0309nh-chu\u0323p-Ma\u0300n-hi\u0300nh-2022-07-15-lu\u0301c-15.13.55-1-1536x1075.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Be noticed that <strong>Admin API token will only be revealed once<\/strong> due to data protection. Copy and save your Admin API access token in a secure place.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2: Getting keys using Shopify admin panel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log into your <strong>Shopify admin panel<\/strong>, go to<strong> Apps <\/strong>Menu.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down the page and click on <strong>Develop apps<\/strong> <strong>for your store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3.webp\" alt=\"Shopify-API-Key\" width=\"1898\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3.webp 1898w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3-1024x456.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-3-1536x684.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on<strong> Create an App <\/strong>and then enter your <strong>App name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3.webp\" alt=\"steps 3\" width=\"1881\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3.webp 1881w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1024x464.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-768x348.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1536x697.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1881px) 100vw, 1881px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>API credentials<\/strong> then scroll down, in the <strong>Access tokens<\/strong> area, <strong>click Configure Admin API access<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4.webp\" alt=\"steps 4\" width=\"1892\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4.webp 1892w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1024x460.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-768x345.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1536x690.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In this area, tick all <strong>Permissions \u201cRead_\u2026.\u201d and \u201cWrite_\u2026\u201d<\/strong> (if any).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5.webp\" alt=\"5\" width=\"1900\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5.webp 1900w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1024x456.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-768x342.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1536x684.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <strong>Save App<\/strong>, at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1895\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6.webp 1895w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-1024x463.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-768x347.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-1536x694.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Choose <strong>API credentials<\/strong> and you will see <strong>API Key and Secret Key<\/strong> (i.e. API Key and Password).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1890\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7.webp 1890w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-1024x464.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-768x348.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-1536x696.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1890px) 100vw, 1890px\"><\/p>\n<h3>#3: Getting keys using your Partner dashboard<\/h3>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/go\/shopify-partner-37210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shopify Partner<\/a>, a broad community of designers, developers, marketers, and affiliates that make eCommerce websites, themes, and applications using the Shopify platform, you can use Partner dashboard to get Shopify API keys.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s see the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log into your <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-partner-login-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Partner Dashboard<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <strong>Apps<\/strong> and click on <strong>Create App.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1.webp\" alt=\"1\" width=\"1885\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1.webp 1885w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1-1024x504.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1-768x378.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-1-1536x756.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <strong>Custom App<\/strong> (known as <strong>Private App<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1891\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1.webp 1891w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-1024x509.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-768x382.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-1536x764.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1891px) 100vw, 1891px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter the<strong> App name<\/strong> and<strong> App URL<\/strong> in the General settings, and <strong>Allowed redirection URL(s)<\/strong>. Then, click on <strong>Create app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1.webp\" alt=\"4\" width=\"1874\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1.webp 1874w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1536x761.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1874px) 100vw, 1874px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down to the <strong>API keys<\/strong> to view <strong>API Key and API Secret Key.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1882\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1.webp 1882w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1-1536x762.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1882px) 100vw, 1882px\"><\/h3>\n<p>And that's how to get the Shopify API key using your Partner dashboard!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>How to Get Shopify API Key for Public Apps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In order to authenticate with Shopify Public Apps, it is essential to get credentials on the Partner dashboard and later use them for<a href=\"https:\/\/fusionauth.io\/articles\/oauth\/modern-guide-to-oauth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> OAuth<\/a> implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Now, check out the following easy step-by-step guide on how to get public Shopify API Key:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log into your <strong>Partner Dashboard.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <strong>Apps<\/strong> and click on <strong>Create App.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2.webp\" alt=\"1\" width=\"1891\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2.webp 1891w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-2-1536x763.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1891px) 100vw, 1891px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1.webp\" alt=\"2\" width=\"1895\" height=\"935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1.webp 1895w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-1-1536x758.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <strong>Public App<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2.webp\" alt=\"3\" width=\"1858\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2.webp 1858w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thay-2-1536x706.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter the <strong>App name<\/strong> and <strong>App URL<\/strong> in the General settings, and <strong>Allowed redirection URL(s)<\/strong>. Then, click on <strong>Create app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1.webp\" alt=\"4 (1)\" width=\"1884\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1.webp 1884w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1-1024x503.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1-1-1536x754.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down to the <strong>API keys<\/strong> to view<strong> API Key and API Secret Key.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19.webp\" alt=\"5\" width=\"1895\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19.webp 1895w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image19-1536x757.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Key Differences Between Shopify Private Apps and Public Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37213\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Public-Apps-or-Private-Apps-in-Shopify1-copy-2.png\" alt=\"Public Apps or Private Apps in Shopify\" width=\"736\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Public-Apps-or-Private-Apps-in-Shopify1-copy-2.png 736w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Public-Apps-or-Private-Apps-in-Shopify1-copy-2-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Private Apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online merchants can only create Private Apps for a specific store. They have\u00a0certain special needs\u00a0that are unique to that shop.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify applications\u00a0do not need to go through Shopify\u2019s app approval.<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t sell apps in the Shopify App Store if you are a private Shopify app developer. You can\u2019t buy private apps for your stores as a user.<\/li>\n<li>The private apps are created & managed via the Shopify admin panel\u00a0or in the Partner dashboard\u00a0under the private\/custom app section.<\/li>\n<li>Handle auth with\u00a0Basic HTTP Shopify Authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Public Apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public apps are ones that are designed to be shared & used by any stores\/merchants\/developers.<\/li>\n<li>Before being permitted for usage in the Shopify shop, public apps should be\u00a0accessed & thoroughly processed.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify Public Apps are allowed to be sold in the Shopify App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Shopify Public apps will be created & managed from the\u00a0Partner dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Handle auth with <a href=\"https:\/\/shopify.dev\/apps\/auth\/oauth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shopify OAuth 2.0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Best Practices for Using Shopify API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you've learned how to generate the Shopify API key, it's equally important to understand how to use it properly! After all, if it falls into the wrong hands, your business could be at serious risk.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some essential practices to ensure your API keys are used responsibly:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1. Keep your API keys out of plain sight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first and most fundamental rule is to never hardcode your API keys directly into your app's source code!<br \/>\nInstead, you should store them in secure locations, such as encrypted configuration files or environment variables. For those who deploy their store apps on a server or platform, ensure that only trusted personnel have access to these secure storage locations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2. Grant only the permissions you need<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You don't need every room key when you're just trying to enter the kitchen; similarly, avoid giving full permissions to every API key.<\/p>\n<p>When setting up access, restrict the key's capabilities to only what the task at hand requires. For example, if a key is meant only to read order data, it shouldn't have write permissions for customer information. This principle of least privilege limits potential damage in case the key is ever misused or compromised.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3. Rotate your API keys periodically<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are often advised to change our passwords every few months, and the same should also apply to the Shopify API key.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, even well-protected keys can become vulnerable through unnoticed exposure or outdated configurations. Hence, by regularly revoking old keys and issuing new ones, you can significantly reduce the risk of long-term unauthorized access. Make sure your development process includes reminders or automated routines for this rotation.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4. Actively track API key activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Obviously, your API keys shouldn't be used in the shadows. You must monitor how, when, and where each key is being used. If you notice unusual activity (such as an unexpected spike in traffic or calls from an unknown IP), it might indicate that a key has been exposed or abused.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Troubleshooting Common Issues with Shopify API Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lastly, to make your experience with the Shopify API key as smooth as possible, here are some of the most common problems users often face, along with general explanations and solutions for each:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-84731\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-84731\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-84731 edit-active\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-597\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Issue<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-598\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> API key not generating<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>The app hasn&rsquo;t been fully set up in the Shopify admin or Partner Dashboard. Hence, missing fields like App Name or redirect URL can block the process.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-602\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Review all required fields and ensure you&rsquo;ve clicked &ldquo;Create App&rdquo; before expecting an API key. Try refreshing the page or using an incognito browser if the issue persists.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> Permissions missing or greyed out<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Some access scopes are restricted based on the app type (e.g., public apps vs. custom apps).<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Confirm the app type and consult Shopify documentation for available scopes. Switch app types if needed to gain access to broader permission options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-606\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> Generated key doesn&rsquo;t work<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-607\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Admin API scopes may not have been properly configured, or the app installation was skipped.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-608\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Revisit the app settings, verify all necessary scopes are checked, and complete the &ldquo;Install App&rdquo; step to activate the API token.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-609\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> Admin API token can&rsquo;t be viewed again<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-610\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Shopify only shows the token once for security reasons. If not saved immediately, it cannot be retrieved.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-611\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Revoke the current token, generate a new one, and make sure to copy and save it securely right after it&rsquo;s revealed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-612\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> App cannot connect to store<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-613\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Redirection URLs might be incorrectly formatted, or another app may be using conflicting scopes.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-614\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Check the app&rsquo;s redirection settings carefully for typos or mismatches. Ensure no conflicting apps are active, then restart the connection process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-615\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> Frequent API call errors<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-616\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>Errors may come from malformed requests, expired credentials, or surpassing Shopify&rsquo;s call limits.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-617\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Review Shopify API documentation to ensure the request format is correct. Monitor your rate limits and implement throttling in your app to avoid overloads.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Shopify API Key &#8211; FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it secure to give an API key to a third party? <\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is a definite NO! According to Shopify API License and Terms of Use, bear in mind that you may not share the API Credentials with any third party.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Shopify API free to get? <\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Storefront API is free to get and most of the other APIs are free too. However, there are some APIs that require Shopify Premium Plan or Shopify Plus, such as the checkout page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I get Shopify API key?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can generate your API key by creating a custom or public app through your Shopify admin panel or Partner Dashboard. Once the app is set up, go to the API credentials section to view the API key and secret.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where to find Shopify API key?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>After creating your app and assigning the necessary API scopes, the API key will appear under the \"API credentials\" tab in your app\u2019s settings. If you\u2019re using the Admin API, the access token will appear after you install the app. That\u2019s how to find Shopify API key.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use the Shopify API for free?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Shopify provides free access to its API for both store owners and Shopify Partners. However, using the API to build public apps or large-scale integrations may require a Partner account and must comply with Shopify\u2019s API usage limits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do you get an API token in Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To get an Admin API access token, you need to create and install a custom app from the Shopify admin panel. After setting the appropriate API scopes and installing the app, Shopify will display the token once; be sure to save it securely.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We hope this article helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel after struggling in getting Shopify API Key. Now, you are ready and able to create an API key for your apps. Find your business\u2019s goals and the types of apps you urge for. Ultimately, following the abovementioned steps, you will generate API Key without any challenges or confusion.<\/p>\n<p>If you are currently using Shopify and may come across any issues, <strong>LitExtension \u2013 #1 Shopping Cart Migration Expert<\/strong> is here to cater to your needs! Our team will help you succeed in performing Shopify store perfectly! Please <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/contact-us.html?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=anchor_text&utm_term=mia&utm_content=shopifyapikey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">contact us<\/a>, we are always here for help.<\/p>\n<p>For more eCommerce tips and news, please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LitExtension blog<\/a> and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/litextensioncommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">eCommerce Facebook group<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should a person be a Shopify user, he must be familiar with terms like API, known as an application programming interface. In general, Shopify API Key enables users to access a program&#8217;s functionality or data so that it may be handled by another application. In order to generate the Shopify API keys, you will have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":66385,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tpgb_global_settings":"","ub_ctt_via":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"1","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"0","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"0","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":"","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":"","hide":""}},"categories":[16631,16630,16620,16700,16621],"tags":[15912,15949,15911,15913,15914,15916,15915],"table_tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"Aurora Hoang","author_link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/author\/auroraduong\/"},"tpgb_featured_images":{"full":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min.webp",1617,1067,false],"tp-image-grid":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min.webp",700,462,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min-300x198.webp",300,198,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min-768x507.webp",768,507,true],"large":["https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-03-min-1024x676.webp",1024,676,true],"default":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor\/assets\/images\/tpgb-placeholder.jpg"},"tpgb_post_meta_info":{"get_date":"Nov, 2024","category_list":{"category":[{"term_id":16631,"name":"Shopify Migration","slug":"shopify-migration","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16631,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":16630,"count":20,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":16630,"name":"eCommerce Migration","slug":"shopping-cart-migration","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16630,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<em>Looking to migrate your online store to a new platform? 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