This article will explain what is required from the Dealership if they wish to arrange a FTP data feed


In order for information / data from Blackpurl to be regularly pushed out to a 3rd Party Application, Blackpurl needs to setup a data feed on behalf of the Dealership based on what information the Dealership provides


Please note that we can send url addresses for unit images but you would need to check with your 3rd Party Application if they can use them


Just remember that the Dealership will first need to have the images loaded on the relevant Unit Records -  How to Add Images on Unit Records / How to Delete Images from Unit Records

Dealership needs to complete


Step 1 


Blackpurl will need to obtain authorization from the Dealership to allow us to share your data with 3rd Party Integrator


Please click on this link and complete the form to give Blackpurl authorization - FTP Permissions - Please complete this form


Step 2 


Blackpurl will also need your FTP information which the Dealership will need to obtain from their 3rd Party Integrator


Please click on this link and complete the form - FTP Credentials - Please complete this form

 

The information required is:

  • FTP server IP/site address
  • Username and password
  • Upload directory (optional) 
  • Data feed frequency (daily/weekly & preferred time)
  • File name convention

           

Please remember that providing the correct uppercase / lowercase is important as it makes a difference to setup and connectivity - for example you could provide us with the password as SERVICE (all caps lock uppercase) but the actual password is Service then the FTP will fail to be received by your 3rd Party Integrator


Please also ask that your 3rd Party Integrator not to have characters in your Username like an apostrophe (') or ampersand (&) eg Username: Cathy's or F&C

 

Here is a link to the Blackpurl Stock Unit FTP Sample data sheet.  If no Stock Unit data sheet is provided - then we will use the standard Blackpurl one


If your website provider requires the Blackpurl IP address to whitelist, Please provide them with - 52.15.173.142


Upon receipt of the completed forms - our development team will setup your data feed and you will be notified when successful