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# Connect Cin7 Core with API Key – StackOne Hub

> Link a Cin7 Core account in the StackOne Hub using API Key. End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using Cin7 Core actions.

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  <h2>Create an API application</h2>

  <p>In Cin7 Core open Integrations then API, at [https://inventory.dearsystems.com/ExternalAPI](https://inventory.dearsystems.com/ExternalAPI), and create an API application. Copy the Account ID and the Application Key it generates, then paste them into the Account ID and API Application Key fields in StackOne Hub. The Application Key is shown only once, so store it before leaving the page.</p>
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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/connect/managing-connectors/linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>Account ID</strong></li>
        <li><strong>API Application Key</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/gateway/concepts/linked-accounts">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Webhooks setup" href="/connectors/cin7core/guides/webhook-setup">
    <p className="connector-page-auth-description connector-page-card-text">
      Configure receiving Events for Cin7 Core into StackOne.
    </p>
  </Card>
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