# Rithum (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Rithum** is a comprehensive e-commerce platform that helps brands, retailers, and suppliers manage multichannel sales, marketing, and fulfillment operations.

## API documentation

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

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## Authentication&#x20;

The Rithum connector is configured for `basic auth`, facilitating a specific OAuth 2 authentication flow that utilises a [post-request script](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/developer-hub/connector-builder/building-your-own-connector/3-authentication-methods/authentication-method-options/post-request-script). &#x20;

### Basic 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) for Rithum with `basic` authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th>Credential</th><th width="162" data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>base url</code></td><td>true</td><td>The endpoint for Rithum API requests - for example: <code>https://api.channeladvisor.com</code></td></tr><tr><td><code>access token</code></td><td>true</td><td>Leave set to <code>access_token</code>.</td></tr><tr><td><code>application id</code></td><td>true</td><td>Your client identifier, obtained by registering your application in Rithum’s Developer Console.</td></tr><tr><td><code>shared secret</code></td><td>true</td><td>A confidential key associated with your <code>application id</code>, used to authenticate your application.</td></tr><tr><td><code>refresh token</code></td><td>true</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>