Interactive embedded log-in, is it worth it?

[Sid7]

I'm writing an android app that requires users to log into their betfair accounts. Looks like there's a really simple way of implementing it via the API endpoint where you basically pass in your username, password and applicationId via an http POST request and get a session token back.

Betfair's recommendation though is to embed their login page which is more complicated with Android.

Does anyone have any experience with this and able to share a few tips?

Also, looks like regardless of which approach, an ApplicationId is required for getting a session token. I know as a developer I have one, but how do I get the ApplicationId of my users when logging in?

Thanks.

[betdynamics]

Can't answer your question about login functionality - sorry.

However, with regard to the AppKey - this relates to the app, not the user.

In order to enable other users to use your application they need to be "activated" via the Vendor Services API functions.

The Vendor Services API functions are only available to licensed software vendors - see https://api.developer.betfair.com/se...ices+in+API-NG for more details

[BetfairDeveloperProgram]

Hi Sid7

Please contact us by completing the Vendor Program application form via https://developer.betfair.com/get-st...ercial-block-2 if you wish to become a licensed sofware vendor.

Further details of the Vendor Program can be found via https://developer.betfair.com/vendor...m/the-process/

Thanks

Neil

[geoffw123]

Hi

I always thought it was optional to get an App. approved by Betfair ? From Betdynamics reply my understanding must be incorrect ?

Is the following statement correct ?

1) As a developer you can develop an App, and use it yourself without needing to get it Approved by Betfair.

2) If you want anyone else to be able to login to your App you must implement the Vendor Services API verification.

But In order for the developer to be able to use that API he must firstly get his App. approved by Betfair.


Regards Geoff

[betdynamics]

Your understanding is correct.

You can use an App for personal use without getting Betfair approval.

However, if you want to allow OTHER PEOPLE to use the app, then it must be verified. (I'm pretty sure that is what I said in my original response).