Basecamp API Integration Profile

Configuration

To create a development account and OAuth application in Basecamp, follow these steps:

1. Create a Basecamp Account:

   • Go to the Basecamp website at https://basecamp.com/.
   • Click on the "Try it for free" button to create a new account.
   • Fill in the required information and complete the registration process.

2. Access Developer Tools:

   • Once you have a Basecamp account, log in to your account.
   • Go to https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations.

3. Create an OAuth Application and Fill Application Details:

   • Click on the "Register another application" button.
   • In the "New Application" form, provide the following details:
     • Name of your application: Enter a name for your application.
     • Your company’s name: Enter a name of your company.
     • Your website URL: Enter a URL of your company's website.
     • Products: Choose the products that your company use.
     • Redirect URI: https://api.integration.app/oauth-callback

4. Save and Get Credentials:

   • Click on the "Register this app" button to create the OAuth application.
   • After saving, you'll be redirected to the application details page.
   • In the application details page, you'll find your Client ID and Client Secret.

5. Configure the app parameters in the integration.app platform:

   • Add the Basecamp app from store in the Integration.app console
   • Click Configure & Test
   • In the Parameters section, select a Use custom parameters toggle / Edit Parameters
   • Put the the Application (client) ID into Client Id and the app secret into the Client Secret
   • Add scopes your application requires to be functional

Remember to keep your Client Secret secure and never expose it publicly.

That's it! You have successfully created a development account and OAuth application in Basecamp.

Testing