I'm told by others and read in Looking for a beginner's tutorial to using the API that I need "To Get A Key!" but when I then visit https://stackapps.com/apps/oauth/register I'm stil uncertain how to proceed.
If I only need a key what is the shortest route to success without causing troubles for me, my app/script or others?
When you click the Register link you're presented with this webform:
If you're in a hurry and click Register your Application you'll find this error:
The fields Name, Description, Website URL and OAuth Domain are required.
You can probably dream up a name and a description but those pesky Website URL and OAuth Domain keep bugging me. Here is the shortest route to success:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Application Name | CanHazKeyPls |
| Description | CanHazKeyPls |
| OAuth Domain | bad.invalid |
| Application Website | bad.invalid |
And now click on the big blue Register your Application.
Congrats, you now have registered an app. You find the key as the third item on your app registration page:
If you scroll all the way down you'll find a blue Edit this App button, allowing you to change any of the values you previously entered. So if you later do get an website or read-up on Oauth flow you can adapt your values accordingly.
Enjoy your new app and key!
credits for bad.invalid goes to Brock Adams in his answer
