Getting Started
Prerequisites
1. Creating a Kakao Business account
To use Kakao Mobility's Affiliate API, you must first create a Kakao Business account on Kakao Business. If you have a Kakao Developers account, you can link and use your existing Kakao Developers account without creating a separate account.
After creating your Kakao Business account and logging in, set your basic information at your email address > My Information at the top of the screen.
2. Sending account/application information
After you create your Kakao Business account, send your account and app information to the Kakao Developers representative. Include the following:
- Kakao account (email)
- App ID
- App name
- Business name
How to check your Kakao account (email)
- Log in to Kakao Business.
- Click your email address > My Information, then check your Kakao account in the basic information.
How to register an app
- Log in to Kakao Developers.
- Go to App → + Create app.
- Enter the required information to register your app.
DANGER
You can enter up to 30 characters (including spaces) for the app name.
How to check app information
- Go to App and select the registered app.
- Click App → General to check the information.
Send the information above to api.partners@kakaomobility.com. Once your account is approved, you can use the API.
Driving Directions API Information
The number of locations you can set and the information provided by each API are as follows.
| API Name | Origin | Destination | Waypoints | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Directions | 1 | 1 | Up to 5 | Current |
| Multi-Waypoint Directions | 1 | 1 | Up to 100 | Current |
| Multi-Origin Directions | 1 or more (up to 100) | 1 | - | Current |
| Multi-Destination Directions | 1 | 1 or more (up to 100) | - | Current |
| Future Driving Directions | 1 | 1 | Up to 5 | Future |
| Matrix Directions | 1 or more (up to 200) | 1 or more (up to 200) | - | Current |
[Affiliate] Driving Directions API List
The functions and basic request specifications provided by the Affiliate Directions API are as follows.
| Name | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/directions | GET |
| Multi-Waypoint Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/waypoints/directions | POST |
| Multi-Origin Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/origins/directions100 | POST |
| Multi-Destination Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/destinations/directions100 | POST |
| Future Driving Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/future/directions | GET |
| Matrix Directions | https://apis-navi.kakaomobility.com/affiliate/v1/matrix/directions | POST |