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# ShipBob (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**ShipBob** is a global fulfillment solution used by brands to ship orders from everywhere their customers shop.

## API documentation

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

{% embed url="<https://support.shipbob.com/s/article/ShipBob-Developer-API>" %}

## Authentication

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

* [Token authentication](#token-authentication)

### Token authentication

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance.md) using **token** 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>URL</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter your Shipbob URL - for example: <code>https://sandbox-api.shipbob.com</code></td></tr><tr><td><code>token</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter your Shipbob token (PAT). Please see <a href="https://support.shipbob.com/s/article/API-Token-Generation-Personal-Access-Token">this Shipbob article</a> for guidance on generating tokens.</td></tr></tbody></table>