# Shippo
## Connection
When you're setting up your first workflow with Shippo, you'll need to create a connection. Click on **Connect with Shippo** to finish the process.
Please log-in into your Shippo account if you are asked to log-in.
Once logged in, your connection will be selected and MESA is now connected with Shippo!
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### Configuration
#### Creating an order
When creating an order, there are several required fields to fill out before MESA can successfully create an order in Shippo.
Input the necessary variables within each field by selecting the arrows within the input field. Then, available variables to choose from will display on the right .
**Required fields:**
* **Placed At**
* **Weight**
* **Weight Unit**
* **To Address (City, State, Country, Street1, Zip)**
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The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
