Wayfair Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of integrating your Wayfair seller account with Helm, allowing you to streamline your order and inventory management across platforms.

Last updated 3 months ago

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have the following:

  • Administrative access to Helm.

  • A valid and active Wayfair supplier account.

  • Access to your Client ID and Client Secret from the Wayfair Developer Portal.

Step 1: Obtain API Credentials from Wayfair

To connect Wayfair with Helm, you'll need to generate your API keys from the Wayfair developer platform.

  1. Go to the Wayfair Developer Login page.

  2. Log in using your Wayfair account credentials.

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  3. From the left-hand menu, expand Developer and select Applications.

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  4. On the Application Management page, click New Application.

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    • Provide an appropriate Name and Description for the application.

    • Ensure the Production toggle is switched ON.

    • Click Save.

  5. After saving, you’ll receive a Client ID and Client Secret.

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⚠️ Important:

Make sure to copy and store these securely - the token will not be visible again.

Step 2: Add Wayfair as a Sales Channel in Helm

  1. Log in to your Helm dashboard.

  2. Click Settings in the bottom-left corner.

  3. In the left-hand panel, go to Sales Channels.

  4. Scroll through the list of available integrations and select Wayfair.

Step 3: Configure Integration Fields

You will now be prompted to complete the integration form:

Field

Description

Active

Toggle ON to activate the channel

Name

Enter a meaningful reference (e.g. Wayfair - UK)

Client ID

Paste the Client ID from the Wayfair Developer Portal

Client Secret

Paste the Client Secret you saved earlier

Other settings

Enable any other settings of your choosing

Once complete, click Submit at the bottom-right corner of the form.

Step 4: Configure Settings

  1. Enable the Active toggle to activate the channel.

  2. Optional configuration tabs include:

    • Settings - You can set up your warehouse and its unique settings.

    • Stock Control – Set up Auto Sync Stock.

    • Brand – Setup your Company Information for this sales channel below. By default your Company Information as set in General Settings will be used.

    • Commercial Invoice – Setup your Commercial Invoice Information for this sales channel below. By default your Commercial Invoice Information as set in General Settings will be used.

    • Despatch Emails – Do you want Helm to send out an order despatched email with carrier tracking information (if applicable)? If you do setup your Despatch Email for this sales channel below.

    • Feedback Emails – Do you want Helm to send out an order feedback email? If you do, setup your Despatch Email for this sales channel below.

    • Enable any other settings you require.

Adjust these according to your business requirements.

Completion

After submission:

  • A confirmation message will appear at the top-right of your screen.

  • Your Wayfair channel will now appear in the Sales Channels list.

  • Orders and inventory will begin synchronising according to your configuration.

Additional Notes

  • You may return to Sales Channels at any time to review or update your Wayfair integration.

  • Keep your Client ID and Client Secret secure.

  • If you manage multiple Wayfair stores, install additional channels using unique names and credentials for each.