Lightspeed API Connection
Prepare Lightspeed API connection values for a Next-Cart migration service when API setup is shown for Lightspeed.
Lightspeed API Connection
Section titled “Lightspeed API Connection”A valid Lightspeed API connection gives Next-Cart the authorized platform access required by the selected migration path.
Next-Cart may ask for a Lightspeed store URL or endpoint, API Key, and API Secret where applicable. Prepare the values from the Lightspeed back office or integration settings shown for your account.
When to use this guide
Section titled “When to use this guide”Use this guide when:
- Lightspeed is the Source Platform or Target Platform in your selected migration path;
- Next-Cart shows Lightspeed API setup;
- Next-Cart asks for Store URL, endpoint, API Key, API Secret, or related Lightspeed connection values.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Before you begin, confirm that:
| Requirement | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Lightspeed back office access | You need access to the store or account settings where API keys or integrations are managed. |
| Correct Lightspeed environment | The API values must belong to the store in the migration path. |
| Permission to manage integrations | Your role must allow API key creation or access. |
| Secure storage | API Key and API Secret values should be handled as sensitive credentials. |
Required values
Section titled “Required values”| Required value | Where to prepare it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Store URL / Endpoint | Lightspeed back office or API settings | Use the exact URL or endpoint requested by Next-Cart. |
| API Key | API Keys or Integrations area | Copy the value exactly as shown. |
| API Secret | API Keys or Integrations area, if provided | Enter this only if Next-Cart asks for it. |
Prepare the API connection values
Section titled “Prepare the API connection values”- Sign in to your Lightspeed back office.
- Confirm that you are working in the correct store or account environment.
- Open Settings, API Keys, or the integrations area where API access is managed.
- Create a new API key or enable an existing one if appropriate.
- Grant read access for the data types included in the migration scope, such as products, customers, and orders.
- Copy the Store URL or API endpoint, API Key, and API Secret if provided.
- Store the values securely until the connection test is complete.
Enter the values in Next-Cart
Section titled “Enter the values in Next-Cart”In the Next-Cart connection setup screen for Lightspeed, enter only the values requested by the interface.
| Next-Cart field | Platform value |
|---|---|
| Store URL / Endpoint | Lightspeed URL or endpoint requested by Next-Cart. |
| API Key | API Key from the API or integrations settings. |
| API Secret | API Secret from the same area, if requested. |
Expected result
Section titled “Expected result”The Lightspeed API connection values are ready to test in Next-Cart.
Verify the connection
Section titled “Verify the connection”| Check | Pass condition |
|---|---|
| Environment match | The values belong to the Lightspeed store in the migration path. |
| Permission coverage | The key has access to the data types selected for migration. |
| Secret completeness | API Key and API Secret are copied without truncation. |
| Connection test | Next-Cart can authenticate and read supported Lightspeed data. |
If the connection fails
Section titled “If the connection fails”| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| Authentication error | Copy the API Key and API Secret again and confirm they are active. |
| Wrong endpoint | Confirm the URL or endpoint requested by Next-Cart. |
| Permission error | Review the API key permissions and enable access for required data types. |
| Wrong environment | Confirm whether you are using the correct Lightspeed store or account environment. |
Security cleanup
Section titled “Security cleanup”After migration work is complete and verified:
- remove or revoke temporary API credentials where the platform provides that option;
- reduce access if a broader permission set was used only for migration work;
- remove copied credentials from insecure notes, tickets, chats, or shared files;
- review the store admin account used for API setup.
Next step
Section titled “Next step”| Goal | Go to |
|---|---|
| Test the connection | Verify Platform Connections |
| Fix an authentication or permission issue | Troubleshoot Connection Setup |
| Continue after the connection passes | Configure Your Migration |