When integrating with ecommerce platforms through Apideck, different connectors have varying partnership requirements. Understanding these requirements is essential for planning your integration timeline and ensuring compliance with each platform's developer policies.

This guide categorizes our ecommerce connectors into two groups based on their partnership requirements, helping you understand what's needed before going live with each integration.

Partnership Categories

🔴 Partnership Required

These platforms require the customer to register as a developer or partner with the third-party service and obtain their own API credentials before going live. This typically involves completing a developer profile, agreeing to terms of service, and potentially passing a security or data protection review. Examples include Amazon Seller Central, Walmart, and Lightspeed E-series.

🟢 No Partnership Required

These connectors allow immediate integration without requiring any formal partnership. Connection is typically established directly through API keys generated in the platform's admin panel. Examples include Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Wix.

Connector Partnership Matrix

The table below provides a complete overview of partnership requirements, availability of partner introductions, associated fees, and links to documentation for each connector.

🔴 Partnership Required

Connector	Partner Signup	Partner Intro	Partner Fee
Amazon Seller Central	sell.amazon.com/developers	Self-Serve	None. Requires Professional Seller account ($39.99/month) and SP-API developer registration with security review.
Walmart	Walmart Partner Application	Available	None. Requires developer application and approval through Walmart's Solution Provider program.
Lightspeed E-series	lightspeedhq.com/partners/developers	Self-Serve	None. Contact Lightspeed developer team for API access and app registration.

🟢 No Partnership Required

Connector	Partner Signup	Partner Intro	Partner Fee
Shopify	shopify.com/partners (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A. Free partner program available for app development.
BigCommerce	partners.bigcommerce.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A
WooCommerce	woocommerce.com/partners (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A. Open-source, API keys generated in WooCommerce admin.
Adobe Commerce (Magento)	marketplace.magento.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A
eBay	developer.ebay.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A. Free developer account for API access.
Wix	dev.wix.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A
PrestaShop	addons.prestashop.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A. Open-source, API access via admin panel.
Shopware 6	shopware.com/partner (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A
Bol.com	developers.bol.com (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A
Picqer	N/A	Self-Serve	N/A. API keys generated in Picqer admin panel.
Etsy	etsy.com/developers (optional)	Self-Serve	N/A. Free developer account for API access.

* Green connectors require no customer-side setup in the Apideck dashboard. End-users authenticate directly with credentials from their own account on the platform.

Getting Started

For Connectors Requiring Partnership (Red)

1. Review the partner signup link in the matrix above for your target connector.
2. Register as a developer or complete the partner application process with the ecommerce provider.
3. Obtain your API credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, API keys, etc.).
4. Configure your credentials in the Apideck dashboard under Connector Settings.
5. Follow the Connector Config Guide to complete your setup.

For Connectors with No Partnership Required (Green)

1. Enable the connector in your Apideck dashboard.
2. Your end-users authenticate using their own credentials (API key, username/password, or OAuth consent) from the platform.
3. No customer-side configuration or partner registration is needed.

Partner Introduction Program

For connectors where partner introductions are available, Apideck can facilitate an introduction to the platform's partnership team. This can help expedite your application process and ensure you're connected with the right contacts. Reach out to your Apideck account manager or contact partners@apideck.com to request an introduction.

Need Help?

If you have questions about partnership requirements or need assistance with connector configuration, our team is here to help:

Documentation: https://developers.apideck.com/

Support: support@apideck.com

Partnerships: partners@apideck.com