This article will explain what is required from the Dealership if they wish to arrange an FTP data feed
In order for information from Blackpurl to be regularly pushed out to a 3rd party application, like available unit inventory uploaded to an eCommerce or lead generation website, Blackpurl needs to setup a data feed on your behalf
Dealership will need to complete the following steps to setup the FTP Data Feed:
- FTP Permissions - Please complete this form
Blackpurl will need to obtain authorization to allow us to share your data with 3rd Party Integrator - FTP Credentials - Please complete this form
Blackpurl will also need your FTP information
You will need to obtain the information for this credential form from your 3rd party integrator
The information required from 3rd Party Integrator 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
Here is a link to the standard Blackpurl Stock Unit 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