How to get your Amazon Key

How to get your Amazon Key

Step-by-step guide to obtaining and configuring your Amazon API key for seamless automation. Learn how to enable auto-ordering, integrate with Amazon Seller Central, and unlock powerful dropshipping features that streamline your Amazon business operations.

Steps you need to follow in order to get your Amazon Key

1

Access your Amazon account

Please make sure you access your buyer account (Amazon Marketplace) and not seller central account.

Amazon login page - Access your buyer account

2

Go to Account → Login & Security

Navigate to your Account settings and select Login & Security from the menu.

Navigate to Account settings and Login & Security section

3

Two Step verification → Edit → Get Started

Find the Two Step verification section, click Edit, then click Get Started to begin the setup process.

Two-Step Verification settings - Click Edit to modify

Two-Step Verification setup page - Click Get Started

4

Click on Authenticator App option

Select the Authenticator App as your preferred two-factor authentication method.

Select Authenticator App as your preferred 2FA method

5

Click on "Can't scan the barcode" and copy the key

The key that appears is what we need. Please make sure you paste it here in the Auto ordering configuration.

Copy the authentication key displayed - This is your Amazon key

6

Paste it in the Auto ordering configuration section

Navigate to the Auto ordering configuration and paste your Amazon key in the designated field.

Paste your Amazon key in the Auto Ordering configuration

7

Download an authenticator App

Install an authenticator app on your phone. You can choose from the available options by clicking on "Need an app?"

⚠️ Important: Don't forget to complete the remaining steps to activate the key.

8

Scan the QR code

Use the authenticator app you downloaded to scan the QR code displayed on the screen.

9

Enter the OTP code

Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) provided by your authenticator app.

💡 Note: This code changes every 60 seconds for security.

Enter the OTP code from your authenticator app

10

Verify OTP and continue

Click the "Verify OTP and continue" button to proceed with the setup process.

Click "Verify OTP and continue" to proceed

11

Set authenticator as preferred method

Confirm that the authenticator app is set as your preferred two-factor authentication method.

✅ Congratulations! Your Amazon key setup is now complete.

Confirm authenticator app is set as your preferred method