# Shiptheory (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Shiptheory** is an online platform that allows businesses to integrate with channels and carriers to automate shipping processes.

## API documentation

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

{% embed url="<https://shiptheory.com/developer/#introduction>" %}

## Authentication&#x20;

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

* [Token authentication](#token-authentication)

### Token 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 **token** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th width="193">Credential</th><th data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>Token</code></td><td>true</td><td>Your Shiptheory API key - obtained from the Shiptheory dashboard under user settings: <br><img src="https://2440044887-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLYNcUBVQwSkOMG6KjZfz%2Fuploads%2FUYhu9may6p74MVeR8BD4%2Fshiptheory%20api%20key.png?alt=media&#x26;token=48313c4b-7576-4832-a64d-536a41015e0c" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>