Connect to the API with an OTTO Market app:

Benefit from the developer functionalities in the service partner program and develop an OTTO Market app with which you can connect your solution to the OTTO Market API. Easily connect your customers to OTTO Market and create access for automated data exchange.

 

Find out more about the different types of apps, get information about the activation process and get help to check whether the developer functionalities of the service provider program are right for you!

Choose the right app type for you:

Private Apps

A Private App is used for individual and limited connections to OTTO Market partners. A new invitation link must be generated for each connection, and the app is initially limited to three connections.

 

Only once the limit of three connected partners has been reached can a request for a Public App be submitted.

 

The use of a Private App therefore serves as a mandatory pilot phase in the live environment.

 

Further information on Private Apps can be found in our API documentation.

 

 

 

Public Apps

A Public App allows integrators to establish an unlimited number of connections to OTTO Market partners. Each Public App receives a unique invitation link that can be directly integrated into your tool.

 

By using a Public App, you can automate the installation process for your partners and seamlessly connect your e-commerce tool with OTTO Market. In addition, you will be listed as an integrator in OTTO Market’s official Service Partner network and become visible to interested sellers.

 

A prerequisite for applying for a Public App is a prior pilot phase with a Private App.

 

Further information on Public Apps can be found in our API documentation.

For which service provider are the developer functionalities right?

E-Commerce Tools (Public App)

For service partners who meet the following criteria, registration in the service partner program and use of the developer functionalities is mandatory:

Software or cloud solution with marketplace integrations

Public marketing of marketplace integrations

Marketplace integrations as a standard solution

Benefit from personal support, direct information on updates, access to the portal and OTTO Market help offers as well as joint exploitation of potential.

Individual developments (Private App)

Service partners who meet the following criteria can choose whether they want to take advantage of the service partner program and register as a service partner: 

Development of individual solutions for retailers

Marketplace integrations not a core business

 

 

Alternatively, you can let the merchants authenticate themselves with their own API client and you do not appear as a service partner on the platform yourself.

Register as an integrator and get started with the developer functionalities:

Ready to start in just a few steps:

1. Register and Accept Terms of Use

Everything starts with the registration as a service partner. We only require your contact and company information. After setting a password, you can get started right away. Once your registration has been confirmed, you can request access to the sandbox in the portal under Permission Management. Start by requesting authorization for sandbox apps and begin testing.

2. Request Sandbox and Start Test Phase

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get started and become familiar with the system. Once you have requested permission for “Sandbox Apps,” a 30-day test phase in the sandbox environment begins. Use this time to explore the environment and assess the effort required for the integration. We provide you with comprehensive documentation, examples, and support.

If you decide to proceed with the integration, complete the registration process by filling out the self-disclosure form. You will usually receive this form two weeks before the end of the test phase.

 

You already know earlier that you would like to start development?

 

Then contact us via the following Link – we will be happy to provide you with all further information.

3. Start of Integration and Further Development

As soon as the self-disclosure form has been completed and confirmed by us, you can begin implementing the desired functionalities. During the development phase, you will have full access to the sandbox environment and can thoroughly test all relevant processes.

 

Throughout the integration, we will stay in close contact with you to jointly build a robust and scalable partnership.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the following Link.

4. Request Go-Live

If you are satisfied with the development and testing, you can request the go-live as well as access to “Private Production Apps.” You will receive all further information about the process directly from us.

 

In this phase, we will ask you, among other things, to complete our data security questionnaire, which provides us with an initial assessment of how you develop your software in a secure and data-protective manner.

 

After successful review and approval, you can create your Private App and connect the first partners in the live environment.

5. Start with the Private App and Next Steps

With the permission “Private Production Apps,” you can create a private OTTO Market app and connect up to three partners to test whether your integration works.

 

Private access is initially limited to three partners. Feel free to contact us if you would like to expand your access and connect additional partners via private access.

 

If you would like to connect an unlimited number of partners and offer your service publicly after reaching the limit for the Private App, please request the permission “Public Production Apps.” We will then inform you about all further steps.

 

Please note that a renewed review of your solution by our team is required for public access.

6. Grow Together and be Marketed as an Integrator on otto.market

We believe that we can grow and evolve together. That’s why we are always interested in improving interfaces and optimizing existing connections. We look forward to a great collaboration and a fruitful partnership!

Of course, we would also like to present this integration publicly and promote you as an integrator on otto.market. Our team is always available to support you with the integration and further development of your solution and to guide you through all necessary steps up to the marketing stage.

 

We are convinced that your integration will create added value for our platform and our partners. We look forward to working with you!