Setup connection for WooCommerce

This article explains how to set up the Tinx WooCommerce Connector using the REST API. You’ll need to generate API credentials in WooCommerce and enter them into Business Central.

Prefer to watch? Follow the full setup in the video below:

 

 


Generate API Credentials in WooCommerce

  1. Log into the WordPress backend and go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API.

  2. Click Add Key.

  3. Enter a description (e.g. Tinx Connector), select a user, and set permissions to Read/Write.

  4. Click Generate API Key.

📌 Important: Copy and save both the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret immediately — they will not be shown again.



Enter Credentials in Business Central

  1. Open the Sales Channel in Business Central.

  2. Fill in the Website URL.

  3. Paste the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret into the matching fields.

✅ That’s it — your connection is now ready for testing.

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Testing the Woo Connection

One way to test the connection is by checking Woo’s system status. To do this, go to the Synchronisation Dashboard, then select the WOO-IN-LINK code.

Activate the first message, 'WOO-001', by checking the 'Active' box (as shown at the end of the video above). Next, press the Process (F9) button to proceed. After a moment, click on History at the top of the screen, then select Ledger Entries.

In the list that appears, you’ll find recent syncing attempts by the connector — including a new line with a status of 'New', 'Processed', or 'Rejected'.
If the status is New or Processed, the connection is working.
If Rejected, check the FactBox on the right side of the screen to determine what the issue might be.

Optional: Use REST API Log for Debugging

For setup and testing, you can optionally install the free REST API Log plugin. It logs all incoming and outgoing REST API calls to and from WooCommerce.

  • After installing, go to Tools > REST API Log to view logs.

  • Note that this plugin is not required for the connector to function.