# Visual Next (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Visual Next** is a leading software solutions provider tailored to the apparel, footwear, uniform, sportswear and fashion accessories industry.

## API documentation

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

{% embed url="<https://vis.bollingroup.com/OSCltd/swagger/ui/index>" %}

## Authentication&#x20;

When adding connector instances for Visual Next, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [Basic authentication](#basic-authentication)

### Basic authentication

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance.md) using **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>base url</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter the full URL that you use to access Visual Next - for example: <code>https://vis.bollingroup.com/oscltd_test</code>.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Username</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter your username for Visual Next.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Password</code></td><td>true</td><td>Enter your for password Visual Next.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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