How to Find Your Store Hash on BigCommerce and What Is It

How to Find Your Store Hash on BigCommerce and What Is It

Are you a BigCommerce store owner or developer trying to locate your store hash? If you’re unsure where to find it or why it’s essential, this video will walk you through everything you need to know. Your store hash is crucial for API integrations and for developers working on your site. In this video, Kal, a seasoned developer and eCommerce expert, explains the process step-by-step.

Watch the video below to learn more, and follow the instructions to find your store hash quickly.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
  1. What is a Store Hash? (00:30)
    Your store hash is a unique identifier for your BigCommerce store, used by developers and APIs to connect securely to your store. It’s essentially your store’s digital address.
  2. How to Find Your Store Hash in Your BigCommerce URL (01:08)
    The quickest way to locate your store hash is in the URL of your BigCommerce admin panel. Look for the string of characters after “store-” in the address bar.
  3. Why Developers Ask for Your Store Hash (02:22)
    Developers may request your store hash to set up integrations or connect to your site. However, they’ll need an API key to make any significant changes.
  4. Creating an API Account to Share Your Store Hash (03:22)
    As the store owner, you can generate an API account that includes the store hash. This step is crucial for allowing developers to work on your store without giving them full access.
  5. Saving and Managing API Keys (04:28)
    After creating an API key, save the generated text file that contains your store hash. Make sure to set the correct permissions for your developer and remember to remove the key when it’s no longer needed.

Why This Matters

Having your store hash readily available is key for seamless development and integration work on your BigCommerce store. Whether you’re working with developers or managing third-party services, knowing how to locate your store hash saves time and prevents potential confusion.

Don’t miss out on this vital piece of information—watch the video now to ensure your store is fully equipped for growth and development.

Watch the full video here to see how it’s done!

By providing these practical steps, you’ll be ready to collaborate efficiently with your developer. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance with your BigCommerce store, feel free to reach out to Kal and the Epic Design Labs team.

Full Transcript

(00:02)
Hello! Are you having trouble finding your store hash, or do you have a developer asking you for it, and you’re not sure what they’re talking about? In this video, I’m going to explain what your store hash is in BigCommerce and how to find it.
First of all, my name is Kal. I’m a developer, a store owner, and I run a community for e-commerce store owners called Ecommerce Growth. Every week on YouTube, I post a video about e-commerce. If you find this one useful and want to see more, hit the subscribe button and the bell.

(00:30)
Let’s talk about the store hash. What is it?
The store hash is something that developers, APIs, and third-party systems use to connect to your site. Every store on BigCommerce has a unique store hash. It’s a string of numbers and letters that identifies your store, sort of like a permanent address.
There are a couple of ways to find your store hash. One way is through your manage.bigcommerce.com account, but not many people look for it there. The easiest way to get it is right in your browser’s address bar when you’re logged into BigCommerce.

(01:08)
Here’s how you find it:
When you log into BigCommerce, you’ll see a URL in your address bar, like store-6vQ1K.mybigcommerce.com. The part after store- is your store hash. This is what developers need to connect to your store. Each store has its own unique URL and store hash.
If you have multiple stores, each will have a different store hash. Usually, a developer will ask for it when they need to connect to your store via the API.

(01:44)
Speaking of APIs, another way to get your store hash is through an API account. When you create an API account, the store hash is included in the key that’s generated.
To create an API account, you need to log in as the store owner. You’ll know you’re logged in as the owner if you see the help pin in the bottom left corner. If not, log in with the owner account. Then, go to Advanced Settings > API Accounts and click on Create API Account.

(02:22)
If you’re creating the account for an app, select the security permissions it needs. For a developer working on the front end of your store, you can choose Stencil CLI Token. Name the account something memorable, like “Billy Bob’s Bargain Web Design.” This will help you identify it later if you need to delete the key.
Once you save it, BigCommerce will generate an API key and text file. The store hash will be inside that text file, or you can copy it from the screen.

(03:59)
Here’s what the API key looks like: It includes an access token, an ID, and a secret. The store hash will be in the API path, and it will match the store hash from your URL. This is how developers can connect to your store.

(04:59)
I hope this helps! If you found this video useful, hit the like button, and be sure to join our free community for store owners at Ecommerce Growth. There’s no cost, and it’s a great place to connect with others.
If you need a developer team for your store, reach out to see if we’re a good fit. My company is Epic Design Labs, and you can find us at epicdesignlabs.com. If you have any questions or need help with BigCommerce, leave a comment below, and it might inspire my next video.
Thank you so much, and I’ll see you next time!