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How Do I Get Consumer Key and Consumer Secret in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 9:14 pm

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you’ll need to generate a Consumer Key and Consumer Secret in order to connect to certain WooCommerce-related services. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log in to your WooCommerce account.

2. Navigate to the Settings page.

3. Select the Advanced tab.

4. Click on the REST API link.

5. Click on the Add Key button.

6.

Enter a Description. This is for your own reference and can be anything you like.

7. Select a User. This should be an administrator level user.

8. Enter a Permissions. For most purposes, you will want to select the “Read/Write” option.

“Generate API Key”.

Copy both the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret values and store them in a safe place. You will need these values when connecting to certain WooCommerce-related services.

In order to get a Consumer Key and Consumer Secret for your WooCommerce store, you’ll need to log in, navigate to the Settings page, select the Advanced tab, click on the REST API link, and then click on the Add Key button. Enter a Description, select a User, and enter Permissions.

For most purposes, you will want to select the “Read/Write” option. Once you’ve entered all the required information, click on the “Generate API Key” button and copy both the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret values somewhere safe.

PRO TIP: If you are not a developer, DO NOT attempt to get your Consumer Key and Consumer Secret in WooCommerce. This is only meant for developers who need to access the WooCommerce API. If you are not a developer and you attempt to access this, you will most likely break something on your WooCommerce site.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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