2Checkout’s development staff has been dilligently working to create a back office application programming interface (API). This API will help vendors automate both the account and order management process through either their own custom development or through third party software that supports the API.

When used in conjunction with our Instant Notification System and CGI purchase parameters, the API will enable the creation of sophisticated and powerful order management systems.

We are currently conducting a private beta for the first 10 API calls. If you are a 2Checkout vendor or a software developer who would like to participate in this beta program, please send an email to techsupport@2co.com that includes the following information:

• Your Name
• Your 2CO Supplier ID Number(s)
• Your Preferred Email Address

If you are a third party software developer, we would like to know the name, and anything else you would like to tell us about, of the product you develop.

After confirming the submitted account information, we will begin contacting those selected to participate, in the coming weeks.

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An API (Application Programming Interface) is used in many different contexts in this industry. To clear this up with our service read below:

We offer a Common Gateway Interface (CGI). This means your site will need to contain an HTML form or link with cgi parameters appended which passes the correct parameters (and your customer) to our site for checkout. Passing in the Proper Parameters will result in your customer going through the rest of our checkout process (such as entering their credit card information), and after verification, a successful sale.

All parameters are discussed in detail within the Secure Admin Panel for Vendors.