Create an Application
Learn how to create an application within the Beefree SDK Developer Console.
Overview
In this article, we will discuss how to sign up for an account in the Beefree SDK Developer Console, create an application, and obtain your Client ID and Client Secret.
This article will cover steps for the following processes:
Sign up for account in the Developer Console
The first step to embedding Beefree’s visual builders in your software is to sign up for a Beefree SDK account.
Take the following steps to sign up for a Beefree SDK account and subscribe to the Free plan:
Navigate to the Developer Console Sign Up page.
Note: If you already have an account, navigate to the Developer Console Login page instead.
Complete the required information to sign up or login.
You will be redirected to the dashboard.
In the dashboard, click Add new subscription.
You will be redirected to a page that asks you to provide a name for your new subscription.
Type in a name and click Next.
You will be redirected to a page that asks you to select a subscription plan. If you'd like to subscribe to the Free version, click on the corresponding Select plan button Free plan type. If you'd like to subscribe to a paid plan, select the paid option that works best for your needs.
A confirmation message will appear confirming that you selected the Free plan and that you will not be charged anything. Click Confirm to confirm your subscription the the free plan.
While the plan is free, ensure that you familiarize yourself with the scenarios in which charges would apply. The following image shows a plan summary displaying instances of when charges apply.
Enter and confirm your billing address.
Enter and confirm your card information by clicking Place Order.
You will be redirected your new Free plan subscription.
Important: Keep in mind that Beefree SDK will not change you for using the Free plan. However, there are charges related to user and CDN overages. Ensure you review our plans and familiarize yourself with these cost structures as you proceed to use the Free plan.
How to create an application
Once that’s done, you will be able to log into the Beefree SDK Console. Your dashboard will look like the following image.
You will have the option to activate any or all of the following applications:
Take the following steps to create an application:
Click the Activate button that corresponds with the application you'd like to create.
Type in a name for your new application.
Click Create.
Your application will look like the following in the dashboard once it is activated:
You have successfully created an application. Now, you can enter the application Details and obtain your Client ID and Client Secret.
Obtain your Client ID and Client Secret
Click on your application's Details button to view your Client ID and Client Secret. Use these to authenticate when you initialize it.
With your Client ID and Client Secret, you can use our Sample Code to experiment with a simple integration of Beefree SDK. You can also get started with your own implementation of Beefree SDK.
Reference the following related topics to learn more about customizing your applications, creating development instances, and referencing sample code.
Create development applications
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