When to Use Manual Connection

Manual connection is useful for:

• Existing Tokens: You already have eBay API tokens
• Advanced Setup: Custom OAuth configurations
• Troubleshooting: When OAuth connection fails
• Developer Testing: Testing with development tokens

Getting eBay Tokens

Obtain tokens from eBay Developer Portal:

1. Log in to eBay Developer Portal
2. Navigate to your application
3. Generate user access token
4. Copy access token and refresh token
5. Note the expiration time

Manual Setup Process

To connect manually:

1. Navigate to eBay integration settings
2. Click "Manual Connection"
3. Enter access token
4. Enter refresh token
5. Enter expiration time
6. Select marketplace
7. Click "Connect"
8. System validates tokens
9. Connection is established

Token Management

Managing your eBay tokens:

• Token Expiration: Tokens expire and need refreshing
• Auto-Refresh: System attempts to refresh automatically
• Manual Refresh: Update tokens when auto-refresh fails
• Expiration Alerts: Notifications before tokens expire

Troubleshooting

Common manual connection issues:

• Invalid Token: Verify token is correct and not expired
• Connection Failed: Check marketplace selection matches token
• Permission Errors: Ensure tokens have necessary permissions