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PiShock

Created 31 Dec 2025·Updated 31 Jul 2026

Open Platforms in TipLink

Set-up Instructions

  1. Open TipLink, and navigate to the "Platforms" page using the sidebar.

  2. Click Add an Account, then choose PiShock.

    The Platforms page with PiShock chosen from the Add an Account picker
  3. A popup will open within TipLink. Complete all of the fields provided.

    The PiShock setup window, with fields for username, API key and nickname
  • Username
    The username you use to log-in to your PiShock account (case-sensitive).
  • API Key
    Your PiShock API key.
  • Nickname
    A memorable name to appear in your PiShock history window.
  1. Click "Create Account", and wait for TipLink to process the information provided.
    1. If the connection is successful, your new account will appear in the list provided.

      The Platforms page showing the newly added account

PiShock is now connected to TipLink!

Managing Your PiShock Account

Here's how to manage your account connection with PiShock within TipLink.

  1. Open TipLink, and navigate to the "Platforms" page using the sidebar.

  2. Find your account in the list, and click the small person icon containing a gear.

    An account row on the Platforms page, with the settings icon highlighted

This is the configuration window for your account connection, where you can manage tools like:

The PiShock account settings window, showing Manage Devices and Delete Account
  • Manage Devices
    Automatically re-import your PiShock share codes and devices, or manually add new ones.

    When adding a new device, you need the share code, and a nickname to remember it by (e.g. "Left Leg").

    The add device window, with fields for a PiShock share code and a nickname
  • Delete Account
    This button will completely remove your account connection with this platform.

Removal Instructions

To remove your connection between TipLink and PiShock, please follow the instructions below.

  1. Open TipLink, and navigate to the "Platforms" page using the sidebar.

  2. Find your PiShock account in the list, and click the small person icon containing a gear.

    An account row on the Platforms page, with the settings icon highlighted
  3. Click "Delete Account" top-right.

    The account settings window, with the Delete Account button in the top right
  4. You'll then be asked to confirm if you really want to do this.

    The confirmation prompt shown before an account is deleted