> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://developer.shipbob.com/llms.txt.
> For full documentation content, see https://developer.shipbob.com/llms-full.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://developer.shipbob.com/_mcp/server.

# Introduction

ShipBob is a technology-first fulfillment & storage provider for e-commerce merchants. With a distributed network of fulfillment centers across the world, we allow fast, affordable shipping to thousands of customers.

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## API Access

Before you are able to interact with ShipBob's API, you must have an account. Accounts are free until physical inventory arrives, and the trial period does not expire. Additionally, we also offer a free sandbox environment where you will be able to test the integration and simulate data flows. Sign up [here](https://webstage.shipbob.dev/app/merchant/#/SignUp?utm_source=app_partner).

## Support

If you have questions, please email our Developer Support Team at [support@shipbob.com](mailto:support@shipbob.com). This will create a ticket with a 1-business day first response time.