This guide explains how to connect Shopline to HexaSync on HexaSync Automation Engine to set up the Shopline Connector App. When you finish, you can view product, inventory, and other related Shopline data on HexaSync to help you check, clean, and prepare the data. This is the first step toward integrating Shopline with other systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
Before you start
- A Beehexa account to access HexaSync Automation Engine. If you do not have one yet, sign up on the same page.
- An account that can access the Shopline store you want to connect and can authorize apps.
- The Store Handle of the Shopline store. For example, if the store domain is
samplestore2026.myshopline.com, the Store Handle issamplestore2026.
Part 1: Authorize the Shopline connection on HexaSync
Step 1: Start connecting Shopline
- Go to HexaSync Automation Engine and sign in with your Beehexa account.
- Open the Shopline connection setup page on HexaSync.
- On the Set up Shopline Connector screen, check the Not connected status.
- Select Connect.
Step 2: Confirm the app used to connect
- On the Choose an app to connect to Shopline screen, check that the HexaSync Connector app is selected.
- Select Continue to use this app.
Step 3: Enter the Store Handle
- On the Connect HexaSync to your Shopline store screen, enter the Store Handle of the store that you prepared.
- Check the permissions under Permission scopes.
- Select Continue to go to the authorization step on Shopline.
The example screen shows these permissions:
read_store_information, read_products, read_location, read_inventoryStep 4: Authorize access to the Shopline store
- On the Shopline screen titled You’re about to install HexaSync, check the store and the list of access permissions the app requests.
- Read the Privacy Policy linked on the screen.
- If you agree, check I have read and agree to the relevant Privacy Policy.
- Select Authorize and install to authorize the HexaSync app.
After you authorize successfully, the screen shows Authorization Complete and returns to HexaSync.
Step 5: Create the Shopline Connector App
- On the Set up Shopline Connector screen, check that Shopline has the Connected status.
- Select Create Shopline Connector.
Step 6: Complete the Shopline Connector App details
- On the Name Your Shopline Connector screen, enter or check the name under Name.
- Enter or check the description under Description.
- Select Continue to finish creating the Shopline Connector App.
Part 2: Re-authorize the Shopline connection on HexaSync
To re-authorize an existing Shopline connection, follow these steps.
Step 1: Open the existing Shopline Connector App
Open Connector Apps and select the Shopline Connector App you want to re-authorize.
Step 2: Open the connection settings
In the Shopline Connector App, select Settings.
Step 3: Re-authorize the connection
- Select Re-authorize.
- Follow the authorization steps shown on the screen and confirm in the Shopline interface if asked.
Frequently asked questions
Why connect Shopline to HexaSync?
After connecting, you can view Shopline data such as products and inventory to check it, clean it, and prepare for integration with another system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
What do I need before connecting Shopline?
You need a Beehexa account, an account that can access the Shopline store and authorize apps for it, and the Store Handle of the store.
How do I connect Shopline to HexaSync?
Open the Shopline connection setup page, select Connect, confirm HexaSync Connector, enter the Store Handle, and authorize on Shopline. Then select Create Shopline Connector and complete the Connector App details.
What is the Store Handle?
The Store Handle is the store identifier in the Shopline domain, before .myshopline.com. For example, if the store domain is samplestore2026.myshopline.com, the Store Handle to enter on HexaSync is samplestore2026. This is only an example. Use the Store Handle of your own store.
Does HexaSync write or edit data in Shopline?
No. The Shopline Connector App only reads data. It does not write or edit data in Shopline.
How do I re-authorize the Shopline connection?
Open the existing Shopline Connector App, select Settings, then select Re-authorize and follow the instructions on the screen.