How to Connect
Prerequisites
Before setting up the ShipStation integration in iPaaS.com, ensure you have the following:
API Key and API Secret
In your ShipStation account, navigate to Settings > Account > API Settings.
Locate the API Key and API Secret, which are required for connecting ShipStation to iPaaS.com.
API URL
Use the following URL for API communication in the iPaaS.com subscription:
https://ssapi.shipstation.com/
ShipStation Account
Ensure you have access to your ShipStation account and can perform administrative tasks like retrieving API credentials.
Configure Subscription Settings
Navigate to the ShipStation subscription settings in iPaaS.com and provide the following information:
Field | Description | Required | Example |
Name | A unique name for identifying this subscription. | Yes | ShipStation Integration |
Version | Specifies the iPaaS.com integration version to use. | Yes | v1.0 |
API Secret | Your API secret from ShipStation settings. | Yes | YourAPISecret |
API Key | Your API key from ShipStation settings. | Yes | YourAPIKey |
API URL | URL to connect with ShipStation API. | Yes |
Authentication Methods
Method: API Key Authentication
Open the ShipStation subscription settings in iPaaS.com.
Enter the API Key, API Secret, and API URL obtained from your ShipStation account.
Save the configuration and test the connection to ensure successful authentication.
Once authenticated, iPaaS.com will display a confirmation message.
Initialization Support
Shipping method initialization can be performed by clicking the "Initialize Data" option in your ShipStation subscription settings. This will transfer the shipping methods to iPaaS.com.
The following types of data support initialization and can be transferred in bulk:
Shipping Method TO iPaaS.com
Throttling
Throttling ensures that Shipstation's API isn’t overwhelmed by excessive API calls, preserving system performance during heavy data transfers.
While the throttling fields are required, the values are pre-populated by the integration settings. For more details, refer to Subscription Configuration – Edit.