Follow this step-by-step guide to connect your order management system, such as ShipStation, to Luminous. Once connected, Luminous can automatically pull orders from ShipStation and update inventory with auto-depletion as orders are marked as shipped or labels are printed.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Access System Settings
Navigate to the bottom-left corner of Luminous.
Click your name to open the menu.
Select System Settings.
2. Open App Integration Settings
In the System Settings menu, locate the button at the top labeled App Integration Account Settings.
Click on this button to view all current app connections.
3. Add a New App Account
Click New App Account in the top-right corner.
Select the App Type dropdown menu.
From the list, choose ShipStation.
4. Label Your App Account
In the label field, enter a name for the integration, such as “ShipStation.”
Keeping it simple and clear helps with future management.
5. Obtain ShipStation Credentials
Log in to your ShipStation account.
Navigate to Settings and then My Account.
Locate the section for API Settings.
Generate an API Key and Secret. Copy these credentials.
6. Enter API Credentials in Luminous
Return to Luminous.
Enter the API Key and Secret from ShipStation into the corresponding fields in the app setup.
7. Save and Complete Integration
Click Save to confirm the connection.
Your ShipStation account is now linked to Luminous.
Your channels will be ready for setup.
Next Steps
This integration enables Luminous to sync orders and manage inventory automatically. For more details on auto-depletion, refer to the next tutorial in this series.