# Cin7 (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Cin7** is a fully integrated, cloud-based inventory management solution that streamlines stock management across multiple channels.

## API documentation

API documentation for **Cin7** (used to build this connector) can be found via the link below:

{% embed url="<https://dearinventory.docs.apiary.io/>" %}

## Authentication&#x20;

When adding connector instances for **Cin7**, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [Login & password](#login-and-password-authentication)

### Login & password authentication

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance) using **Login & password** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th>Credential</th><th width="145" data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>Username</code></td><td>true</td><td> Enter your Cin7 username.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Password</code></td><td>true</td><td> Enter your Cin7 password.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Account ID</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter the Account ID generated in Cin7 for API access. For information about generating credentials please see <a href="https://go.cin7.com/cloud/apiSetup">this Cin7 guide</a> (you will need to be logged in for access)</td></tr><tr><td><code>Application ID</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter the Application ID generated in Cin7 for API access. For information about generating credentials please see <a href="https://go.cin7.com/cloud/apiSetup">this Cin7 guide</a> (you will need to be logged in for access)</td></tr></tbody></table>


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