Creating the DBsync Application on Linnworks Developer Instance

Learn how to create the DBSync application on Linnworks Developer Instance

Introduction

This guide walks you through the process of creating a custom DBSync application within the Linnworks Developer Portal. By following the steps outlined below, you will be able to register an integration app that can interact with Linnworks APIs and support synchronization with DBSync workflows.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to the Applications Section

  1. Log in to your Linnworks developer account.

  1. From the left-hand navigation panel, click on Applications.

  2. On the top-right corner of the Applications page, click + New App.

Step 2: Enter Basic Application Information

  1. A popup titled New Application will appear.

  1. In the Name field, enter a name for your application (e.g., DBSync Integration).

  2. In the Application Type dropdown, select System Integration from the list of application types.

NOTE: This option is suitable for back-end server integrations like DBSync.

  1. Click the Create button to save and generate your application instance.

Configuring the DBSync Application

Once the application is created, it will appear in your application list.

  1. Click on Edit provided for the application to configure its settings.

Step 1: Fill in General Application Details

  1. In the General section, enter:

  • Application Website: your DBSync documentation or product URL

  • Summary: a brief description of what the app does

  • Description: a more detailed explanation of its integration capabilities

  1. The Application ID and Application Secret will be generated automatically and can be used later in the OAuth configuration within DBSync Cloud Workflow platform.

Step 2: Define App Modules and Permissions

  1. Go to the App Modules tab.

  2. Under Modules, click Add Module and provide:

  • Module Name (e.g., Production)

  • Formatted Name, Type, and Path (as applicable)

  1. Set the module Type to External Application.

Step 3: Assign Required Permissions

  1. Click the Add button in the Permissions section.

  2. From the dropdown, select appropriate API scopes required for the integration.

  • For example: Change stock levels (GlobalPermissions.Inventory.Stock.StockWrite.ChangeStockLevelsNode)

  1. Add any additional scopes based on the data you plan to access.

Step 4: Review Module Type and Finalize

  1. Confirm that the Type of the module remains set to External Application.

  2. Add any scripts, styles, or parameters if required by your implementation.

  3. Click Save Manifest to apply your changes.

Next Steps

Once the application is created and configured:

  • Use the Application ID and Secret in DBSync to authenticate the Linnworks connector.

  • Proceed to create and schedule your integration workflows.

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