Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with my Zapier and Magento 2.1.11 setup. It’s driving me crazy!
I created a user role with all resources and a user with that role. I use these credentials to connect Magento to Zapier. It works fine at first, but after a while, the Zap stops working. The Magento account loses access.
I can fix it by reconnecting in Zapier with the same info, but it keeps happening. I read that custom and admin accounts expire quickly in Magento. Apparently, I need an integration for long-term access, but Zapier doesn’t let me use tokens.
Is this even possible to set up? Or is Zapier’s integration just broken?
The weird thing is, this only started after upgrading to Magento 2.1.11. Earlier 2.1.x versions were fine.
Has anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to keep the connection stable? Thanks!
I’ve dealt with similar authentication issues when integrating Zapier with Magento 2.x versions. In my experience, the problem often stems from Magento’s security measures, which can be overzealous with third-party integrations.
One workaround I found effective was creating a dedicated API user with minimal permissions - just enough to perform the required tasks. This seemed to reduce the frequency of disconnections.
Additionally, I implemented a monitoring system to alert me when the Zap failed, allowing for quick manual reconnection. It’s not ideal, but it kept things running smoothly enough.
Have you considered using a middleware solution? I’ve had success with tools like Integromat (now Make) as an intermediary between Zapier and Magento. It offers more flexibility in handling authentication and can sometimes bypass these issues.
Lastly, reaching out to Zapier support might be worthwhile. They may have internal workarounds or be able to escalate the issue to their development team if it’s a known bug with the 2.1.11 version.
I’ve encountered similar issues with Magento 2.1.11 and Zapier integration. One solution that worked for me was implementing a cron job to refresh the API token periodically. This prevented the automatic expiration and kept the connection stable.
Another approach worth considering is using a REST API extension for Magento. There are several available in the Magento Marketplace that can enhance API functionality and potentially resolve authentication problems.
If these don’t work, you might want to explore alternative integration methods. Some users have had success with webhook-based integrations or using intermediary services that can handle the authentication more robustly.
Lastly, it’s worth noting that Magento 2.1.11 is quite outdated. If possible, upgrading to a more recent version could potentially resolve this issue and provide better overall stability and security for your store.
yo, i feel ur pain. had similar probs with magento n zapier. have u tried clearin browser cache n cookies? sometimes that fixes weird auth stuff. also, check if ur server time is synced right. mismatched times can mess with tokens. if nothin else works, maybe hit up magento forums? they might have some secret sauce for 2.1.11 specifically. good luck man!