How to Get an API Secret for the Techdinamics Print Client [Step-by-Step Guide]

Modified on Tue, 10 Jun at 2:39 PM

To use a Techdinamics Print Client, you must configure it with a valid API secret (also known as a Print client secret). This article provides a step-by-step guide to either generate a new API secret or retrieve an existing one.

NOTE: The setup process has changed. You no longer use a username and password to configure the Print Client. Instead, you must generate an API secret as described below.

For complete installation instructions, see How to install the Techdinamics Print Client - [Step-by-step guide]. To perform this procedure, you need to be a Portal Administrator.

WARNING: Handle API secrets securely. Avoid exposing them to unauthorized parties.

To generate an API secret:

1. Click Maintenance from the main menu.

2. Click My portal.

NOTE: If you only need to retrieve an existing API secret for a specific printer, simply click the copy icon next to the corresponding value from the Print client secrets section. You do not need to complete steps 3 and 4.

3. In the Print client secrets section, enter a description for the new API secret in the text field provided.

4. Press Add print client key.

NOTE: Use a clear, identifiable description—such as the printer's name—and repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed to generate additional API secrets. For security, use a different secret for each Print Client installation.

5. Press Save.

WARNING: API secrets are displayed immediately after being generated but are not saved permanently until you press Save.

It may take up to 1 minute after creating new keys manually in the portal for them to be recognized by the print client.

To delete an API secret, press the trash can icon and press Save.

You can now use the generated API secrets to configure a Techdinamics Print Client. For detailed instructions, see How to add a new Techship Printer - [Step-by-step guide].