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Create WooCommerce REST API keys

This guide explains how to create WooCommerce REST API credentials and enter them in AtomicSeller.

Before you begin #

  • Make sure you have administrator access to WordPress and WooCommerce.
  • Use HTTPS and a WordPress permalink structure other than Plain.
  • Make sure you can manage stores in AtomicSeller.

Create the API credentials in WooCommerce #

Step 1 — Open the REST API settings #

In WordPress, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API, then select Add key.

WooCommerce REST API settings with the Add key button highlighted
Open WooCommerce REST API settings and add a key.

Step 2 — Generate a key #

Enter a description such as AtomicSeller, choose the WordPress user, and set Read/Write permissions. Then select Generate API key.

WooCommerce form for creating a REST API key with Read Write permissions
Create a key with Read/Write permissions.

Step 3 — Copy the credentials #

Copy the Consumer key and Consumer secret immediately. The secret is displayed only once. Store both values securely and never include them in support requests or screenshots.

WooCommerce confirmation screen showing masked Consumer key and Consumer secret fields
Copy both credentials and keep them private.

Configure AtomicSeller #

Step 4 — Enter the store settings #

In AtomicSeller, open Stores, then add or edit your WooCommerce store. Complete the following fields:

  • Store name: the name displayed in AtomicSeller.
  • Store key: the unique identifier used by AtomicSeller web services.
  • Merchant key: optional, unless your account uses several merchants.
  • Store API URL: the HTTPS address of the store root, without /wp-json.
  • Key: the WooCommerce Consumer key.
  • Secret: the WooCommerce Consumer secret.
AtomicSeller WooCommerce store settings with example URL and masked API key
Enter the WooCommerce credentials in AtomicSeller.

Select Save, then Check connection. A successful setup returns Connection OK.

Troubleshooting #

  • 401 or 403 error: check the Consumer key and secret, the associated WordPress user, the Read/Write permission, and any firewall or security plugin that may block the WooCommerce REST API.
  • 404 error: in WordPress, go to Settings > Permalinks, select a structure other than Plain, and save the settings again.
  • Certificate or connection error: confirm that the store URL uses HTTPS and that its certificate is valid.

For additional technical details, see the official WooCommerce REST API documentation.