How to access API Key and secret for @shopify/shopify-api

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

A developer needs to obtain API credentials (key and secret) to use the @shopify/shopify-api npm package for accessing Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API.

Solution provided:

  1. Log into the Shopify Partner Dashboard at https://partners.shopify.com/
  2. Navigate to “Apps” in the left sidebar
  3. Select an existing app or create a new one
  4. Inside the app settings, locate the “Client ID” and “Client Secret” — these serve as the API key and secret

The discussion appears resolved with clear step-by-step instructions for retrieving the necessary credentials from the Partner Dashboard.

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Hello Surya1906,

  1. Navigate to your partner dashboard.
  2. Click on “Apps” on the left side navigation bar.
  3. You can create a new app or you can find an app previously created.
  4. Inside the app you will find the “Client ID” and “Client secret”, That is your API key and secret.

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