To use SmugMug's API, you need an API key. Each individual application or use of the API should use its own key. That means you'll have multiple keys if you're building multiple SmugMug applications.

This provides us the ability to deal with API abuse and unapproved use. It also helps us track how it's being used so we can improve it.

Commercial applications are not only allowed, but encouraged! We're thrilled that you want to build your business on top of SmugMug. The few exceptions include applications which try to re-sell SmugMug as their own service or product ('SmugMug-in-a-box') or commercial applications that treat SmugMug as a database server (such as an ad server). When in doubt, contact us for clarification.

Also note that the SmugMug name, the SmugMug logo, and smuggy himself are all owned and trademarked by SmugMug and may not be used without permission, including, but not limited to, the name of your API-based project.

NOTE: Everything in the hacks section is provided "as-is" unless you specifically have a contract with SmugMug. They're not supported, endorsed, or guaranteed in any way. We'd love to fully support the API and other goodies with SmugMug's AAA customer service, but we're just not there yet. Soon, we hope.

Have questions? Please contact us with anything you might want to know.

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