Squarespace API Keys: Integration Guide and Security Best Practices
API keys serve as essential tools for connecting integrations to your Squarespace site through various application programming interfaces (APIs). They enable developers to create custom applications and automate important business processes.
API Availability by Plan:
- Forms API (Zapier integration): Core, Plus, Advanced, Business, Basic Commerce, and Advanced Commerce plans
- Orders, Inventory, and Transactions APIs: Core, Plus, Advanced, and Advanced Commerce plans
Key API Capabilities:
- Connect with third-party shipping applications
- Sync inventory across multiple sales channels
- Automate order confirmations
- Streamline shipping label printing
- Integrate accounting processes
- Enable Zapier connections
Creating an API Key:
- Access Developer Tools panel
- Click "API Keys for Developers"
- Select "Generate Key"
- Name your key
- Choose permissions (Orders, Forms, Inventory, or Transactions)
- Copy and securely store your unique API key
Important Security Notes:
- Treat API keys like passwords
- Store keys securely
- Keys cannot be retrieved after window closure
- Multiple keys can be created as needed
Zapier Integration: Connect form blocks, newsletter blocks, and cover pages to automate workflows with popular services like Slack, Trello, ConvertKit, and Salesforce.
Commerce API Features:
- Inventory API: Manage stock levels
- Orders API: Handle shipping and sourcing
- Products API: Create/edit/delete products
- Transactions API: Process accounting data
- Webhook Subscription API: Manage notifications
To Revoke an API Key:
- Open Developer Tools
- Access API Keys for Developers
- Click the trash icon
- Confirm deletion
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Verify API key type matches intended use
- Confirm correct site association
- For form issues, try deleting and recreating the form
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