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# Shippo - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Shippo, you will need:

1. **API Token** - A Shippo API token (live or test) that grants Nango 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.

### Prerequisites

* You must have a Shippo account. [Sign up](https://goshippo.com) if you don't have one.

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Get your API token

1. Log in and go to the [Shippo API config page](https://portal.goshippo.com/api-config/api).
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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/K8t4rk_W1iGRvbHF/api-integrations/shippo/generate_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K8t4rk_W1iGRvbHF&q=85&s=65a70fa0417b36e0ab03a57c4962ac20" width="1914" height="791" data-path="api-integrations/shippo/generate_api_key.png" />

#### Step 2: Enter your API token in the Connect UI

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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/K8t4rk_W1iGRvbHF/api-integrations/shippo/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K8t4rk_W1iGRvbHF&q=85&s=470547034f51b205e98ce87601fa1300" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="499" height="700" data-path="api-integrations/shippo/form.png" />

You are now connected to Shippo.