# 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.

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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.

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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 .

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**Required fields:**

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