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# Shippo

## Connection <a href="#connect" id="connect"></a>

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.

![Screenshot of the MESA Shippo step Connection menu where you create your first Shippo connection. Spotlight the Connect with Shippo button.](/files/ZzgIUQluFpXAvc0tf11s)

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 <a href="#configuring" id="configuring"></a>

#### Creating an order <a href="#order" id="order"></a>

When creating an order, there are several required fields to fill out before MESA can successfully create an order in Shippo.

<figure><img src="/files/U3dtqYeukoWyJsJUAOEr" alt="Screenshot of the MESA Shippo Create Order action showing the required fields to fill out before an order can be created in Shippo. Spotlight the required fields section."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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 .

![Screenshot of the MESA Shippo Create Order action, selecting the arrows within an input field to insert variables so available variables display on the right. Spotlight the variables arrow in the Weight field.](/files/Slbui4VVbhx0ZZBq6xkA)

**Required fields:**

* **Placed At**
* **Weight**
* **Weight Unit**
* **To Address (City, State, Country, Street1, Zip)**