Connect an Order Source to ShipStation API

Merchants on the Advanced plan or higher can connect an Order Source directly in the dashboard. Once your connection is integrated, learn how to programmatically interact with order sources connected to your account in our Getting Started with Orders page.

Once connected:

  • Manage via API: Perform all order actions (e.g., importing orders, generating labels, and sending notifications) through the Order Source's API instead of the UI.

  • Configure your system: Set up the Order Source API within whatever platform you use to make ShipStation API requests.

Plan Requirement & Setup

The Sales Order API is only available on the Advanced plan or higher. Learn more about our Subscription Plans.

Connect an Order Source

Follow these steps to connect an Order Source via the dashboard.

  1. Click Connect order sources.

    This action will open the Available Order Sources pop-up.

    Shows the Connect order sources button highlighted
  2. Select (or search for) your store or marketplace and click its tile.

    Shows store-logo tiles & search bar in the Available Order Sources pop-up.
  3. Follow the steps required to connect your store.

    Shows a particular store and its required connection info, and also the Connect button
  4. Click Connect.

Your new Store will now appear under My Order sources on the Order sources page.

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