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How Do I Edit WooCommerce REST API?

Last updated on January 19, 2023 @ 1:44 pm

WooCommerce provides a REST API that you can use to manage orders, products, customers, and other data on your WooCommerce store. You can use the REST API to create, update, delete, and retrieve data from your WooCommerce store.

The WooCommerce REST API uses the WordPress REST API infrastructure to provide its functionality. You can read more about the WordPress REST API here: https://developer.org/rest-api/. The WooCommerce REST API documentation is available here: https://WooCommerce.io/woocommerce-rest-api-docs/#introduction.

In order to use the WooCommerce REST API, you must first authenticate with the WooCommerce API. You can do this by creating a new Consumer Key and Consumer Secret for your WooCommerce store.

To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API. Then, click the Add Key button. Enter a description for your key, and then click the Generate API Key button.

Once you have generated your Consumer Key and Consumer Secret, you will need to configure your WooCommerce store to use these keys. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API, and then scroll down to the Keys/Apps section.

In the Keys/Apps section, click the Edit link for the key that you want to edit. In the Key Details section, select the Permissions that you want to grant for this key. Once you have finished configuring your key, click the Update Key button.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to edit the WooCommerce REST API, be aware that this could potentially break your site. Proceed with caution and always back up your site before making any changes.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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