# Install and Connect

## What it is

This page walks you through installing the eBay app in IDC and entering your credentials so IDC can access your eBay account.

## Before you start

* You've completed [Prerequisites](/idc/ebay/prerequisites.md).
* You have your Client ID, Client Secret, RuName, and Authorization Code ready.

## Step by step

1. In the IDC dashboard, click **Apps** in the left menu.
2. Find **eBay** and click **Install**.
3. Once installed, click **eBay** to open the app, then click **Connect** (or **Credentials**).
4. Enter your **Client ID** (the public identifier for your eBay app).
5. Enter your **Client Secret** (the private key—keep this secure).
6. Enter your **RuName** (the Redirect URI name from your eBay app settings).
7. In a new browser tab, go to eBay's authorization page and approve IDC to access your account. eBay will generate an **Authorization Code**.
8. Copy the Authorization Code and paste it into the **Authorization Code** field in IDC.
9. Leave **Refresh Token** and **Refresh Token Expiration** empty for now—IDC will fill these automatically after you save.
10. Click **Save**. IDC will verify the connection and show a green confirmation.

{% hint style="info" %}
The Refresh Token is generated automatically after your first successful connection. IDC uses it to renew access without asking you to re-authorize every time. You'll only need to re-authorize if you revoke IDC's permission in your eBay account.
{% endhint %}

## What success looks like

The eBay app shows **Connected** status, and you see a **Settings** tab. Your connection is live and ready to configure flows.

## Next step

Go to [Settings](/idc/ebay/authentication.md) to review your app settings, or open any flow in [Flows](https://github.com/In8Sync2/IDC/blob/main/ebay/flows/README.md) to start configuring syncs.


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