Issuu API v2 - Getting Started

• Creating an API client
• Deleting Client
• Using Tokens in API Requests

This article will guide you through the process of getting started with our API.

API Version 2 comes with several enhancements, improvements, and additional features that will empower you to achieve even more with our services. We encourage you to create new API keys in the API v2 at your earliest convenience to take advantage of these benefits.

Creating an API client

Log in to your Issuu account and access your Account settings. You will see the API tab.

1. Add a name (mandatory field) for the API Client that you are going to create

2. Add a short description (optional field)

3. Select Token Expiration (It can be 1 week , 1 month or 1 year) and then select Token Type (Token or Credentials)

4. Click on Create Token button

Once you click on the Create Token button, it will show the below screen. 

You can copy information one by one by clicking on the copy icon next to each field or you can download them in bulk. The downloaded file will be in txt format.

Deleting Client

It is possible to delete the client by just clicking on the delete icon.

This article explains how to use tokens for authentication with the Issuu API v2. Tokens are essential for securing your access and ensuring only authorized users can interact with the API. They are often used for user-based applications and provide an extra layer of security. 

You can get your endpoints here: https://api.issuu.com/v2/reference/# 

Using Tokens in API Requests

Once you have your token, you need to include it in your API requests to authenticate yourself.

Next, use the API tool of your choice, and pass the token using the endpoint.

Please follow help article Issuu API v2- Technical Walkthrough for technical details.