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  1. Stripe - How to Apply

    SimplePart is proud to be a partner with Stripe, a payment processing partner. With this partnership, you have another robust payment processing option available to use to collect payments on your SimplePart website.   Dealer Implementation We’v...
  2. Finding Your API Login

    Note: This is only necessary for users currently using Authorize.net as their payment gateway . The API Login and Transaction Key are crucial pieces of data used to connect your SimplePart website to your chosen payment gateway. In order for y...
  3. How to Use the Camera App

    This article will cover how to use SimplePart’s new camera app. With the camera app, you can take photos of parts and accessories, and submit them for review/approval to be added to your eCommerce site.
  4. Reading Control Panel Reports

    Whether you are looking for information on how much you sold last month or what category of products is the most profitable, SimplePart has you covered and makes it easy for you to find and review...
  5. VIN Message & Checkout Message

    The VIN message notifies customers during their checkout process to provide the VIN Number for their vehicle, in order to ensure the accuracy of their order. For this reason, the VIN message is an important aspect of your Cart Page.
  6. Monthly Performance Snapshot & Reporting

    We offer an extensive library of research and reporting tools that range from Gross Profit by Month to Conversion Rates Since Inception. These reports can help you determine where you might want to improve and help manage future changes.
  7. Shipping Rates & Pickup

    When your new parts website goes Live, shipping rates should already be implemented. These are determined on the parts total of your customer's basket. If there are any items (ex: rotors, body panels) with fixed shipping costs assigned to them, then the basic rate will not be applicable to these items. However, should a cart or basket contain items with fixed shipping cost and without, both rates will be combined.
  8. Searching Orders

    When you log into the Control Panel and you need to locate a specific order, there are a few different ways to search for it. You can either use the "Orders" drop down in the menu at the top of the page. You can also use the "Recent Orders" button, "Search Orders button," or specify an order number in the "Order #" search box.
  9. Pending Flags

    At the top right of your Control Panel, you should notice a set of orange icons with a corresponding number count. Each of these will assist you in running your parts website.
  10. Using ShipStation

    Learn how to use ShipStation