# API reference

Getting started with integration is a breeze! The first step is to create a store and get your store credentials for a secure connection. Simply go to the "Stores" section from the left-hand menu and click the "Create" button in the custom integration box. You'll then be asked to provide a few details such as:

* The name of your store
* The store's URL
* Your preferred printing location (either Europe or North America)

When it comes to your printing location, keep in mind that it affects the customers you can serve. If you choose Cologne, you'll be able to reach European customers as well as some extra-European destinations. And if you choose Miami, you'll be able to serve customers in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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By default, stores are set in sandbox mode, meaning that all incoming orders will not be fulfilled.

Once you've created your store, you can easily access your store credentials from the settings page.

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**Type:** `Basic`\
**User:** `Store's API user`\
**Password:** `Store's API key`\
**Header format:** `Authorization: Basic base64_encode(user:password)`<br>


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