BigCommerce Credential - Online Store
What is a BigCommerce Credential
Section titled “What is a BigCommerce Credential”A BigCommerce credential allows your workflows to connect with your BigCommerce store to manage products, orders, customers, and store operations through the BigCommerce REST API.
Configuration Fields
Section titled “Configuration Fields”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Store Hash | Unique identifier of your BigCommerce store | abcdef1234 |
| Access Token | Access token generated from the API account | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
How to Get the Credentials
Section titled “How to Get the Credentials”Step 1: Access API Settings
Section titled “Step 1: Access API Settings”- Log in to your BigCommerce control panel
- Go to Settings > API > API Accounts
- Click Create API Account > Create V2/V3 API Token
Step 2: Configure the API Account
Section titled “Step 2: Configure the API Account”- Enter a name for the account (e.g., “Floogos Integration”)
- Under OAuth Scopes, select the required permissions for each resource
- Select modify for read and write access on the resources you need
- Click Save
Step 3: Copy the Credentials
Section titled “Step 3: Copy the Credentials”- The Access Token, Client ID, and Client Secret will be displayed
- Copy the Access Token immediately (it is only shown once)
- The Store Hash can be found in your panel URL:
store-{hash}.mybigcommerce.com - Enter the Store Hash and Access Token in Floogos
Usage Examples
Section titled “Usage Examples”- Manage product catalog and variants
- Automate order processing
- Sync inventory with external systems
- Export customer and order data to your ERP
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Authentication Error
Section titled “Authentication Error”- Verify the Access Token is correct and has not expired
- Confirm the Store Hash corresponds to your store
- Make sure the API account has not been deleted
Insufficient Permissions
Section titled “Insufficient Permissions”- Review the OAuth Scopes assigned to the API account
- Make sure you have read and write permissions on the necessary resources
- Create a new API account with the correct permissions if needed
Rate Limit Reached
Section titled “Rate Limit Reached”- BigCommerce limits API requests per time window
- Implement retries with delays between requests
- Check response headers to know remaining limits