To obtain the API Key, Auth URL, and Token URL from the Constant Contact portal, you need to:
- Step 1: Creating an Application in Constant Contact Developer Portal
- Step 2: Retrieving the API Key and Client Secret and Input the Redirect URI
- Step 3: Retrieving the Auth URL and Token URL
Step 1: Creating an Application in Constant Contact Developer PortalFollow these steps to create an Application in the Constant Contact Developer Portal:
- Log in to your Constant Contact Developer Portal account. You will be directed to the My Applications screen.
- Click New Application.
- Enter a name for your application In the New Application field.
- Under Application OAuth2 Settings:
- For OAuth2 flows supported, choose Authorization Code Flow and Implicit Flow.
- For refresh token types, we recommend choosing Rotating Refresh Tokens. You can also choose Long Lived Refresh Tokens based on your preferences.
- Click Save. This will take you to your Application window.
Step 2: Retrieving the API Key and Client Secret and Input the Redirect URIFollow these steps to retrieve the API Key, Client Secret, and the Redirect URL:
- In your Application window, under App Details:
- Copy the API Key by clicking the Copy icon to a Notepad or a document.
- To retrieve the Client's Secret:
- Click the Generate Secret button. This will take you to the App Secret window.
- Click Generate Secret.
- Copy the App Secret by clicking the Copy icon on a Notepad or a document.
- Note: The App Secret is displayed only once. Hence we recommend saving it carefully.
- In the Redirect URI field, enter the following mandatory Vtiger CRM Redirect URI https://oauthredir.od1.vtiger.com/
Step 3: Retrieving the Auth URL and Token URLFollow these steps to retrieve the Auth URL and Token URL:
- In your Application window, under OAuth2 Settings:
- Copy the Auth URL (request to initiate authorization) to a Notepad or a document.
- Copy the Token URL (request for bearer tokens) to a Notepad or a document.
- Under Your App's Public Description, enter your App Logo URL and App Description if required.
- Click Save.
You have now completed Constant Contact Configuration.