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In this page, you can enable your shop's webservice, so that third-party= tools can access your data. This potentially makes it possible for interes= ting tools to help you or your customers make better use of your shop (such= as mobile applications).
A web service is a method of communication between two electronic device= s over a network. It relies on a known set of methods, formats and access r= ights, so as be able to use the webservice's content on any other authorize= d tool, and build upon the original content. Read more about it on Wikipedi= a: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_service.
The page starts by listing the currently existing webservice keys in a t= able, if there is any. A webservice key is a unique access that you grant t= o a developer, which can be used to tie a tool to your shop. Share them spa= ringly, as you might not always want everyone to access your data.
Not any app can access your shop through the PrestaShop webservice: you = decide which can, and what they are allowed to do. Every app has a unique c= onnection key, with specific access rights.
The "Add new webservice key" button takes you to the webservice key= creation form:
Click "Save" when you your key is ready.
For security reasons, make sure your shop's server supports secure SSL c= onnection!
The webservice configuration is pretty easy: