These APIs are secured with the industry standard OAuth 2.0, using the “Client Credentials” grant type. The following diagram shows how the authorisation flow works:
1) Request AccessRequest access to the APIs from the Shell API team.
2) Get your Client ID and SecretThe Shell API team will generate your credentials and email them to you.
3) Request your Access TokenUse your credentials to request an access token from the /token.oauth2 endpoint.
4) Receive your Access TokenOnce your credentials have been authenticated, the Shell authorisation system generates an access token and returns it in the response.
5) Call your chosen APIMake your API call using your Access Token.
6) Receive a response from your chosen APIIf your token is valid, the API returns the data you requested.
