API
UltraCart REST API
The UltraCart REST API v2 is the current API for all UltraCart integrations and should be used for all new development. It provides comprehensive programmatic access to your UltraCart store including orders, items, customers, checkout, fulfillment, marketing, and more.
API Reference: https://www.ultracart.com/api/
SDK Samples: https://github.com/UltraCart/sdk_samples
SDKs
Official SDKs are available for six languages. Each SDK is published to its language's standard package manager.
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Authentication
Creating an API Simple Key — Generate a Simple API Key for server-side authentication
Creating a Browser Key for a JavaScript checkout — Set up a browser key for client-side checkout integrations
API Topics
Understanding Auto Order State — How auto order (subscription) states and transitions work
Understanding Auto Order Webhooks — Webhook events for auto order lifecycle changes
Upsells via API — Implement post-purchase upsell flows through the API
API Single Sign-On — SSO integration for UltraCart authentication
Developer Applications - OAuth Client ID and Secret — Set up OAuth credentials for third-party applications
Troubleshooting API Errors — Common API error codes and how to resolve them
Webhooks
Creating a Simple Webhook — Step-by-step guide to setting up your first webhook
Creating a Return Email Webhook — Configure webhooks for return email notifications
Sample Code
Working code samples are available for every API endpoint in 8 languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, TypeScript, and cURL). Samples are organized by API category with over 4,400 examples covering 22 API areas.
See the API Samples page for the complete reference with direct links to every sample by category and language.
If you cannot find what you need in the official API reference or samples, please email support and ask for help.
Legacy APIs
UltraCart REST API (v1) — Documentation for the original REST API. Use REST API v2 for all new development.