Authentication
Everything you need to know to have your account securely authenticated and ready to use.
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Everything you need to know to have your account securely authenticated and ready to use.
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To gain access to your dashboard, you must first authenticate your account. This process ensures that only registered users can access the platform's features and manage their shipping operations. If you haven't registered yet, you'll need to create an account with us. Once your registration is complete, you'll be able to securely log in and fully utilize the dashboard's capabilities.
The SHiiP API uses a secret API token to authenticate and authorize requests. You can find your secret key under the Settings/API section of your dashboard. If no API key is available, simply click Generate Key to create one. After obtaining your secret key, click Request API Access to initiate the review process, which typically takes no longer than 48 hours. Once approved, a developer will be assigned to assist you throughout the integration process.
Kindly note: DO NOT SHARE YOUR SECRET KEY, SHIIP WILL NEVER ASK YOU THAT EITHER.
API keys are prefixed in two formats depending on the environment you are making your request from.
SANDBOX environment: SSK_TEST_
PRODUCTION environment: SSK_LIVE_
To use the Shiip APIs, you must first create an account on our . Once your account is verified and approved, you will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed with integration. Sign up .
To gain access to your dashboard, Kindly log in .
