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Register an application on Stack Apps

The Stack Exchange API requires a free application key for public read access. Register
an application on Stack Apps to obtain the key.

1

Sign in to Stack Apps

2

Register an application

On the Your Apps page, click Register an application.

The Your Apps page with the Register an application button highlighted
3

Enter the application details

Complete the Register your application form.

  • Application name: StackOne Integration
  • Application description: Integration with StackOne
  • Application URL: https://www.stackone.com
The registration form with the Application name, Application description, and Application URL fields highlighted
4

Accept the terms and register

Select I agree to the terms and conditions, then click Register application.

The registration form with the terms checkbox and Register application button highlighted

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Generate and copy your app key

Generate an API key for your registered application and paste it into StackOne Hub.

1

Generate a new API key

On your app dashboard, in the API keys section, click Generate new API Key.

The app dashboard with the Generate new API Key button highlighted
2

Name the key and generate it

Enter a Name, choose Never under Expires in, then click Generate.

  • Name: StackOne
The Generate new API key dialog with the Name field, Expires in dropdown, and Generate button highlighted
3

Copy the app key

Copy the generated key with the copy button and paste it into the App Key field
in StackOne Hub.

  • The API key is only displayed once and cannot be retrieved later.
  • Store it securely for use later.
The API key confirmation dialog with the value hidden and the copy button highlighted

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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:
  • App Key
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.