Amazon Creators API
Configure Amazon Creators API (OAuth 2.0) credentials as an alternative or supplement to classic PAAPI.
Amazon Creators API
Amazon Creators API lets AutoDeals use Amazon OAuth 2.0 credentials in place of, or in addition to, the classic Amazon APIs (PAAPI).
Configuration is in:
Channel → Settings → Creators API Credentials
What you need
From the Amazon Associates / Creators API panel you need:
Credential ID;Credential Secret;Partner Tag;Version.
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The `Credential Secret` is usually shown **only once** when you create the credential. Save it somewhere safe right away.
Available versions
In the mini-app you can pick:
| Code | Version |
|---|---|
| EU v2 | 2.2 |
| EU v3 | 3.2 |
| NA v2 | 2.1 |
| NA v3 | 3.1 |
| FE v2 | 2.3 |
| FE v3 | 3.3 |
For Europe usually use 2.2 or 3.2. If unsure, pick the version listed in your Amazon Associates dashboard.
Configuration
- Open the channel.
- Go to
Settings. - Enter
Creators API Credentials. - Enter
Credential ID. - Enter
Credential Secret. - Enter
Partner Tag. - Pick the
Version. - Save.
When to use it
Use it if:
- you have Creators API access in your Amazon account;
- you want to improve Amazon search and product data;
- PAAPI isn't available or you want to migrate to the new system.
Difference from PAAPI
| System | Credentials |
|---|---|
| PAAPI | Access Key, Secret Key, Partner Tag |
| Creators API | Credential ID, Credential Secret, Partner Tag, Version |
They are two different setups. If you don't know which you have, check which section exists in your Amazon Associates dashboard.
Delete credentials
If you need to change account or fix a wrong setup, use Delete in the Creators API section, then enter new credentials.