Add more features to your custom app

By default, custom apps have limited access to the store data and features. For example, such apps cannot add new customers through REST API or automate store processes with webhooks. To unlock additional features, you need to update the app configuration.

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Check out all features available for your app

Check List of app permissions and Ecwid API features articles to find what access scopes are enabled for your app by default and what additional permissions you may need for the app.

One application can have any amount of access scopes allowing it, for example, to add widgets on the storefront and manage backend integrations at the same time. The best approach here is to keep the minimum amount of scopes for your app. This way you reduce security risks and minimize the number of potential accidents when the app works with real store data.

Some features like webhook automations require self-hosted endpoints working on your servers. Prepare URLs before requesting application update.

If you are not yet sure about your app functionality or required access scopes, contact API Support team to get help.

Self-service update

You can add new scopes and URLs to your app through Ecwid Admin:

• Go to the #develop-apps page
• Click Manage App button near your custom app
• Click Access Scopes input field to open drop-down menu and select all required scopes
• Add all required URLs to their fields
• Click "Save and Close"

If you changed list of scopes

• Go to My apps page, find your custom app and click Uninstall Go to My apps page, find your custom app and click Uninstall
• Go back to the #develop-apps page > Manage app
• Click Install to get new tokens
• Update token values on your end as old access tokens become unusable after that

Application update through request

If your application requires new or sensitive scope that isn't available through the self-service, then you need to request application update through the Ecwid admin. Specify what scopes do you need and why are they needed.

API team will review your request and update the app in 24 hours or less on business days.