How to create WooCommerce API keys (step-by-step)

Create read-only WooCommerce REST API keys so WooCommerce Importer can securely connect your store to Shopify.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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To connect your WooCommerce store to Shopify, you need to create API keys. These allow the WooCommerce Importer app to securely access your store data.

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Step 1 — Open WooCommerce settings

Go to WooCommerce → Settings in your WordPress dashboard.

WooCommerce settings in the WordPress dashboard

Step 2 — Go to API settings

Click:

  • Advanced
  • REST API
  • Create an API key

WooCommerce REST API settings

Step 3 — Create the key

Fill in:

  • Description: Shopify
  • Permissions: Read

Creating a read-only WooCommerce API key

Step 4 — Copy your keys

Copy:

  • Consumer key
  • Consumer secret

Make sure to copy your keys immediately. You won’t be able to see the secret again after leaving the page.

WooCommerce consumer key and consumer secret

Troubleshoot a blocked connection test

After you enter your store URL and API keys, WooCommerce Importer tests the connection. If the red failure banner includes a second message about a firewall or country restriction, follow the steps to fix a firewall or country block.