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When interacting with an API you have to register your app with the API provider. They require you to register your app so they can know who’s using their data and ensure you’re accessing it in a secure way.
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Resources:
Register and receive your Etsy API Key: Etsy Developer Tools
Publish Apps to the Web: Google Developer Account
Key Terms
API Key: a string of random characters that is unique to your app. The key is included as part of every request made to the API.
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