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How Do I Connect an External API to Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:07 am

If you’re looking to add an external API to your Wix site, there are a few things you’ll need to do. First, you’ll need to find an API that you want to use.

There are a ton of different APIs out there, so finding one that fits your needs shouldn’t be too difficult. Once you’ve found an API, you’ll need to sign up for a developer account with the company that provides the API. This will give you access to the API documentation, which will show you how to use the API.

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Once you have an account and the documentation, you’ll need to generate an API key. This key will be used to authenticate your requests to the API.

PRO TIP: When connecting an external API to Wix, be aware that Wix does not support CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing). This means that your API must be hosted on the same domain as your Wix site, or you will need to use a proxy to connect the two.

The process for generating an API key will vary depending on which API you’re using, but it’s usually pretty straightforward. Once you have your key, you can start making requests to the API.

The final step is to add the API calls to your Wix site. Wix provides a JavaScript SDK that makes it easy to add APIs to your site.

All you need to do is include the SDK in your site’s code and then make a few calls to the SDK methods. The SDK will take care of all the heavy lifting for you, so all you need to worry about is writing the code for your specific needs.

That’s all there is to it! Adding an external API to your Wix site is a pretty simple process once you know what you’re doing. Just make sure you have a developer account and the correct documentation before getting started.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.