Common questions
Why can't I submit an order for a product that already exists in ShipBob's UI?
reference_id
and name
fields in the line item field for the Order POST. We will auto-create any unrecognized products given both reference_id
and name
are provided when you send us orders. This replaces the products sync step described above. Similarly, we will auto-merge the items in the manner described above if appropriate.What is the difference between PAT and OAuth 2.0?
How do I track rate limits?
X-RateLimit-Remaining
header in API responses. (Learn more)How does pagination work?
next-page
in the header.Does ShipBob use ounces or pounds for an inventory item?
Does ShipBob use inches or centimeters for an inventory item?
How to find what fulfillment centers you have access to?
sandbox-api.shipbob.com/1.0/fulfillmentCenter
.How to find the shipping cost for an order?
invoice_amount
in a shipment inside an order. For example, make request to GET Orders, GET Order, or GET Shipment. You will see this in the payload returned: