API Provider Setup

To authenticate a Freshbooks Cloud Accounting element instance you must register an app with Freshbooks. When you authenticate, use the Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI as the API Key, API Secret, and Callback URL. You will also need to provide a Company Name.

If you've already set up an app and just need to know how to find your Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI, see Locate Credentials for Authentication. If you need to register an app, see Create an Application.

See the latest setup instructions in the Freshbooks documentation.

Locate Credentials for Authentication

If you already created an application, follow the steps below to locate the Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI. If you have not created an app, see Create an Application.

To find your OAuth 2.0 credentials:

1. Log in to your account at Freshbooks.
2. Click the application that you want to connect.
3. Record the Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI.

Create an Application

If you have not created an application, you need one to authenticate with Freshbooks.

To create an application:

1. Log in to your account at Freshbooks.
2. Click Create an App.
3. Complete the required information.
4. Click Save.
5. Record the Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI.

Next authenticate an element instance with Freshbooks.