Set up a connection to eBay (XML)

Naga Sri Hari Gonaboyina

Updated November 18, 2024 20:33

eBay documentation: API guide , Authentication

A. Set up an eBay (XML) connection

Important

Verify that you are signed in to eBay as the account owner when setting up a connection.

Start establishing a connection to eBay (XML) in either of the following ways:

From the Resources menu, select Connections. Then, click + Create connection at the top right.

– or –
While working in a new or existing integration, you can add an application to a flow simply by clicking Add source or Add destination/lookup.

In the resulting Application list, select eBay (XML).

The Create connection pane opens with general and advanced settings.

B. Describe the eBay (XML) connection

Edit the General settings specific to your account and this connection resource.

Name (required): Provide a clear and distinguishable name. Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection, and a unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting among a list of connections that you’ve created.

Application (required, non-editable): A reminder of the app you’re editing.

C. Supply required eBay (XML) account information

The Application details section contains additional settings for eBay (XML) authentication.

Account Type: Select either the Production or Sandbox environment.

API site id (required): Enter the eBay API site ID.

D. Edit advanced eBay (XML) settings

Before continuing, you have the opportunity to provide additional configuration information, if needed, for the eBay (XML) connection.

Borrow concurrency from (optional): Select another connection from the list....

NOTE: Selecting another app changes form...

Concurrency level (optional): Up to 25 allowed....

Save & authorize – click to save the connection and exit the Create connection pane.

Cancel – click to exit without saving any new changes.

Enter your email and password and click Sign in.

Click Agree to establish the connection.

The new connection is now successfully added to your account. It will be applied to the current source or destination app, if you created it within a flow. Otherwise, you may proceed to register the connection with an integration.