You may find that you are asked by a developer to provide your own appKey or api key for an application such as Wishads or Cafewish. Here's how you do that. Note that you only need one appKey and can use it on any of the different applications. (appKey, appkey, app key, api key, apiKey, etc. will all be used to reference the same thing, a string of letters and numbers that let you access the CafePress api)
An appKey cannot be used to access your CafePress account. That can only be done with an actual username/password authentication. The appKey is used so that CafePress knows who's accessing the API, how often, and to put some limits in place on how much one person can tax their system, amongst other things.
So, you need an appKey? Here's how you do it, with an example if you're using Cafewish. Note that the answers to the application for an API key aren't all that important. Just complete the application and you'll get an auto-generated key. They aren't going to actually look at the application before deciding to give you a key. Smiler
Here we go.
First, go to
http://developer.cafepress.com/member/register and register for a user account. You set your username and password, but you will need to click an authentication link that comes in your email before you can sign on.
After authenticating and signing on, go to
http://developer.cafepress.com/apps/register to "apply for an API key". Complete the application like so:
Name of the application:
Cafewish User
Web Site:
your web site url
Please describe what your application will do:
access Cafewish
What type of application are you building?
Other
Other? Tell us more:
Accessing existing app as user
How many people do you anticipate will use your application?
1-10
Is your application commercial? (Will you charge people to access the application?)
No
Does your application run advertising?
No
What one-word tags best describe your application?
Cafewish
Notes:
(nothing)
How did you hear about this API?
Cafewish
What is your preferred protocol?
REST
What is your preferred output format?
XML
Leave the "CafePress API" checked.
Check the "I agree to the terms of service"
Click "Register"
You will get an key instantly.
You will also get an email with your key.
