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Ensure you have Admin privileges for your Coursera account.

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Getting Your Coursera API Credentials

To connect Coursera with StackOne, you’ll need to register an app and obtain your API credentials from the Coursera Developer Portal.

1

Sign in to the Coursera Developer Portal

Navigate to the Coursera Developer Portal and sign in.

  • Click the Sign In button in the upper-right corner
  • Log in to your account at www.coursera.org and click Login With SAML
  • Accept the terms and conditions if prompted
  • Note: If the top-right still shows ‘Sign in’ after logging in via SAML, click the Sign In button again
2

Register an App

Create a new app to obtain your API credentials.

  • Click your email address in the upper-right corner and choose Apps from the dropdown
  • Click + New App in the top-right corner of the Apps page
  • Add a name and description for the new app
  • Choose one or more APIs in the APIs section and click Enable to activate them
  • Click Save button to create the app
  • Note: Please use your organization’s admin account to register apps to ensure you don’t encounter any access issues
3

Copy Your API Credentials

Retrieve your API Key and Client Secret from the app you created.

  • In the Credentials section, click Show Secret to reveal your credentials
  • Copy the API Key (this is your Client ID)
  • Copy the Client Secret
  • Store both values securely for use later

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Finding Your Organization ID

Locate your Organization ID in the Coursera Admin settings.

1

Navigate to Admin Settings

Access your organization settings in Coursera.

  • Click your email address in the upper-right corner and choose Admin from the dropdown
  • Click Settings in the right sidebar
  • Copy the Organization ID value
  • Store it securely for use later

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Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
  • Client Secret
  • Organization ID
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.