Pinterest API

Detailed steps

Pinterest API Integration

The Pinterest API feature allows Stackposts administrators to connect the platform to Pinterest for scheduling and automating pin publishing across boards. This feature uses OAuth-based integration and requires a Pinterest Developer App.

⚙️ Configuration Fields

To configure the Pinterest API, complete the following:

• Status

  • Enable: Activates Pinterest integration features.

  • Disable: Disables Pinterest-related functionality.

• Mode
  Choose between:

  • Live: For production usage.

  • Sandbox: For testing and development.

• App ID
  Your Pinterest application’s unique ID, issued upon app registration.
  Example: 1485555

• App Secret
  A secure key that validates your app’s identity in OAuth flows.
  Example: 2818f8e...eeb8656

• Scopes
  These define permissions the app requests from the user. Example:

   

  user_accounts:read, pins:read, pins:read_secret, pins:write, pins:write_secret, boards:read, boards:read_secret

🔁 Callback & App Setup

• Callback URL

   

  https://yourdomain.com/app/pinterest/board

  This must be added to your Pinterest App settings under OAuth Redirect URIs.

• Create Pinterest App
  Register or manage your app at:
  https://developers.pinterest.com/apps/connect/

💾 Save Configuration

Click Save changes to activate and store the integration settings. Once connected, users can authenticate Pinterest accounts and post pins via Stackposts.

✅ Recommendations

• Use Sandbox for initial testing and switch to Live for actual publishing.

• Pinterest requires approval for certain scopes like pins:write_secret—apply for elevated access if needed.

• Ensure all OAuth callback URLs are whitelisted in the Pinterest Developer Console.