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id: en/general-settings/how-do-i-connect-the-selling-partner-api
title: "How Do I Connect the Selling Partner API?"
category: general-settings
language: en
updated_at: 2025-12-14
url: https://help.bidx.io/en/general-settings/how-do-i-connect-the-selling-partner-api/
---
# How Do I Connect the Selling Partner API?

## Overview

Connecting your Amazon account for the Selling Partner API in BidX is a two-step process. First, link your Amazon account (Seller Central or Vendor Central) to access advertising data. Then connect the Selling Partner API to access organic data. You can select your desired region and account type, and manage existing connections as needed.

## Accessing the Function

You can set up the connection in **Account Settings** under **Amazon Connection**. Here you’ll find an overview and all required steps to set up and manage the SP-API integration.

## Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1: Choose Region

Go to **Account Settings > Amazon Connection**. Select your desired region: **Europe & India**, **North America**, or **Far East**. Depending on the region, only the available accounts for that area will show. Not all regions are available for every account.

### Step 2: Connect Amazon Account

Under either the **Seller Central** or **Vendor Central** logos, click the **Login with Amazon** button to start the Amazon sign-in process for the selected account. After successful sign-in, you’ll see a **CONNECTED** status and the notice **Your account is connected**. You can disconnect by clicking **Unlink**. Use **Edit Marketplaces** to choose which marketplaces your account should be connected to. See more in this article.

### Step 3.1: Connect Selling Partner (Seller)

In the **Selling Partner (Seller)** section, choose the desired seller account from the **Select an account** dropdown. You’ll then be redirected to Amazon to authorize access to your organic data. When the connection is successful, **CONNECTED** and the account name will appear. Use **Unlink** to disconnect the SP-API connection if needed.

If no seller account is linked, this section won’t appear. In this case, connect your Seller Central account first (see Step 2).

### Step 3.2: Connect Selling Partner (Vendor)

The process for vendor accounts is the same. In the **Selling Partner (Vendor)** section, select a vendor account and proceed to Amazon to authorize SP-API access. Once you've authorized, **CONNECTED** with the vendor name will be shown. **Unlink** is available to disconnect as well.

If there is no vendor account, this section is hidden. Connect your Vendor Central account first if needed.

### Step 4: Check SP-API Functionality

Once the SP-API connection is active, check the status messages for connected areas. If **CONNECTED** is displayed, organic data will be retrieved and shown in BidX. If there’s an error or if authorization failed, you'll see a status message, such as "unknown error" or "Authorization was successful."

### Step 5: Manage Connections

To remove an existing connection, click **Unlink** in the relevant section. A confirmation dialog will appear. The connection will only be removed after your confirmation. If you want to adjust your data coverage, use **Edit Marketplaces** to select or update which marketplaces are linked to your account.

Note that certain actions, such as **Unlink**, may not always be available depending on your user role.

## Settings & Options

In **Account Settings** under **Amazon Connection**, you can view and manage all your Amazon and SP-API connections. In the **Integrations** menu, you can add third-party services, but for Selling Partner API, no other integrations are required.

## Limitations & Special Notes

- Connection is region-specific. Always check you’re working in the correct region before setting up a connection.
- Amazon authorization opens a new window. Please make sure pop-up blockers are disabled.
- The **CONNECTED** status and account name help you quickly see which accounts are currently linked.
- If no seller or vendor account is linked, the relevant SP-API section will not be shown.
- Amazon connections must be renewed every two years. If expired, you won’t see data in your dashboards and must disconnect and reconnect your account.

## Tips & Best Practices

- Connect your Seller or Vendor Central account first before setting up the Selling Partner API to ensure your available accounts appear in the selection.
- Keep your connections up to date: if a connection is removed, check that all essential functions are still working as needed.