eBay Credential - Marketplace
What is an eBay Credential
Section titled “What is an eBay Credential”An eBay credential allows your workflows to connect with the eBay platform to manage listings, orders, inventory, and sales operations through the eBay APIs.
Configuration Fields
Section titled “Configuration Fields”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Client ID | App ID from your eBay Developer Program application | MyApp-Floogos-PRD-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx |
| Client Secret | Cert ID secret from your application | PRD-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Refresh Token | Refresh token to maintain access | v^1.1#i^1#p^3#r^1#f^0#I^3#t^Ul... |
| Environment | Operating environment: Sandbox or Production | production |
| Marketplace ID | eBay site identifier | EBAY_US, EBAY_ES, EBAY_DE |
How to Get the Credentials
Section titled “How to Get the Credentials”Step 1: Register in eBay Developer Program
Section titled “Step 1: Register in eBay Developer Program”- Go to developer.ebay.com
- Create a developer account if you do not have one
- Access the developer console
Step 2: Create an Application
Section titled “Step 2: Create an Application”- Go to My Account > Application Keys
- Click Create a keyset for the Sandbox or Production environment
- Copy the App ID (Client ID) and Cert ID (Client Secret)
- Configure the RuName (Redirect URL) for OAuth
Step 3: Get the User Token
Section titled “Step 3: Get the User Token”- Go to the User Tokens section in the developer console
- Select your application and environment
- Click Get a User Token to start the OAuth flow
- Authorize the application with your eBay seller account
- Copy the generated Refresh Token
Usage Examples
Section titled “Usage Examples”- Publish and update product listings on eBay
- Manage orders and shipments automatically
- Sync inventory between eBay and your own store
- Monitor competitor prices and adjust offers
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Authentication Error
Section titled “Authentication Error”- Verify you are using keys from the correct environment (Sandbox vs Production)
- Confirm the Refresh Token has not expired (they last 18 months in production)
- Regenerate the User Token if needed
Incorrect Marketplace ID
Section titled “Incorrect Marketplace ID”- Use the correct identifier for your market:
EBAY_US,EBAY_ES,EBAY_GB,EBAY_DE - Consult the eBay documentation for the full list of marketplace IDs
- Make sure your account has access to the selected marketplace
Sandbox Errors
Section titled “Sandbox Errors”- The Sandbox environment uses test data and separate test accounts
- Create test buyer and seller accounts in Sandbox
- Some endpoints may behave differently in Sandbox vs Production