Shippo - How do I link my account?

OverviewCopy Anchor Link

To authenticate with Shippo, you will need:

1. API Token - A Shippo API token (live or test) that grants Tenklo access to your account.

Shippo issues two token types:

• Live tokens — prefix shippo_live_, used for production.
• Test tokens — prefix shippo_test_, used for development and testing.

PrerequisitesCopy Anchor Link

• You must have a Shippo account. Sign up if you don't have one.

InstructionsCopy Anchor Link

Step 1: Get your API tokenCopy Anchor Link

1. Log in and go to the Shippo API config page.
2. Generate the token type that matches your use case:
   • Test token (shippo_test_...) — for development and testing, no real shipments or charges.
   • Live token (shippo_live_...) — for production, real shipments and billing apply.
3. Copy the generated token and store it securely.

Step 2: Enter your API token in the Connect UICopy Anchor Link

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Shippo.
2. Paste your API token into the API Token field.
3. Submit the form. You are now connected to Shippo.

You are now connected to Shippo.