Access API from Desktop – Security risks?

[poochie89]

I am using the API to access user information from my Windows Desktop application.
Is it dangerous to hard code the API into the source code given that it gives access to user passwords etc?

Is the API only recommended for server side applcations?

[The Assurer]

Are you attempting to develope some kind of desktop client, or something? Please provide a more detailed description of what you are trying to do. Also, be more specific about which API you are using.

[poochie89]

Sorry for not being clear enough.
Yes i am building adesktop client for Windows using C#, WPF and the .Net FrameWork enviroment.
I am using the official the SWPM API plugin to enable the API
(https://simple-membership-plugin.com/simple-membership-api-querying-member-account-using-http-post-request/)
I am making a simple POST request from my desktop application in C# to get a users information, the POST request includes the API key in Hard coded text.

[The Assurer]

I’m sorry, but your request is beyond the scope of the free support forum. Please open a Paid Support Ticket, and a developer will get back to you:
https://simple-membership-plugin.com/paid-support-simple-membership-plugin/

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