Objective:
Connect to a real e-commerce system and retrieve live product data using DCKAP Integrator.
Part 1: Set Up Your BigCommerce Trial Account
- Visit https://www.bigcommerce.com/essentials/free-trial/ and sign up for a free 15-day trial — no credit card required.
- Complete the store setup and log in to your BigCommerce dashboard.
- Verify that your store has sample products available. If not, add a few manually via Products → Add.
Part 2: Generate Your API Credentials
- In your BigCommerce dashboard, go to Settings → API → Store-level API Accounts
- Click Create API Account
- Enter a name for your token
- Set the required permissions and click Save
- Copy the Access Token immediately — it is shown only once and cannot be retrieved again
- Note your Store Name from the API path:
https://api.bigcommerce.com/stores/\