# The Edge by John Lewis (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**The Edge by John Lewis** is a supplier portal which connects suppliers with its systems and processes and streamlines order management.

## API documentation

API documentation for **The Edge by John Lewi** (used to build this connector) can be found via the link below:

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## Authentication&#x20;

When adding connector instances for **The Edge by John Lewis**, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [The Edge - basic](#the-edge-basic)&#x20;

### The Edge - basic

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance.md) using **The Edge** - **basic** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th>Credential</th><th width="157" data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>Username</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter the username that you use to access The Edge by John Lewis.  </td></tr><tr><td><code>Password</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter the password that you use to access The Edge by John Lewis.  </td></tr><tr><td>URL</td><td>true</td><td>For testing, use: <br><code>api.sandbox.virtualstock.com</code><br><br>For live/production, use:<br><code>api.virtualstock.com</code></td></tr></tbody></table>


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