eBay Account Setup
This section allows the admin to obtain eBay API credentials and connect their eBay seller account with the WooCommerce store.
How to Get eBay API Credentials
To perform the eBay Connector configuration, the admin must obtain the eBay developer keys (App Id, Cert Id, Dev Id, User ID, and Auth Token) from the eBay Developer Portal.
Follow these steps to get credentials
- Create Developer Account: The admin can navigate to developer.ebay.com and click on the Sign-in/Join link to create a new account.
Step 2: Create an Application
- The admin can create a new application by entering the App Name.
- Choose the appropriate Environment (Sandbox or Production) to generate the Key Set.
[!NOTE] The application name will not be saved until the keys are generated.
Step 3: Generate Keys
- The admin must enter the application name and select the environment to generate the key set.
- For actual business operations, it is recommended to configure the module with a Production (Live) eBay account.
Step 4: Generate User Token
- The admin navigates to the Application Keys page.
- In the App ID row of the Production keyset, click on User Tokens to access the tokens page.
[!IMPORTANT] The eBay Sandbox account is for testing purposes only. For real product exports and order synchronization, a Production (Live) account is required.
- Click on the Sign in to Production button to authorize the account.
- After signing in, click the Agree button to provide authorization.
Sandbox Account Setup
To test the eBay Connector features without affecting live listings, the admin can create a Sandbox account:
- Click on the Register a new Sandbox user link.
- The admin will be redirected to the Register for Sandbox page to create test users.
Steps to Complete Registration
- Fill in the required information in the registration form.
- Review and accept the User Agreement and API License Agreement.
- Click the Register button to create the test user.
- The admin can then proceed by entering the Sandbox Username and Password.
Add eBay Account in Connector Module
Once the API credentials are obtained, the admin can configure the eBay account within the module:
Workflow to Add Account
- The admin navigates to WC eBay Connector in the WordPress admin panel.
- Click on the Add New button to initiate the account connection.
Configuration Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Store Name | Enter the store name for internal identification. |
| Select Global Site | Choose the eBay site (e.g., US, UK, India) to which the account belongs. |
| eBay User ID | Enter the eBay seller user ID. |
| eBay Application Token | This will be fetched automatically after connection. |
| Developer ID | Paste the Dev ID from the eBay Developer Portal. |
| Application ID | Paste the App ID (Client ID). |
| Certification ID | Paste the Cert ID (Client Secret). |
| Account Type | Select either Sandbox or Production. |
- Click the Save Account button to complete the process.
eBay Account List
This section allows the admin to manage multiple connected eBay accounts:
Available Actions
- Edit: The admin can modify account details by clicking the Edit link.
- Delete: Remove an account by selecting Delete from the bulk actions or the individual entry.
- View Accounts: Monitor the status and details of all integrated eBay accounts.