Managing External Connections with Marketplace Apps in Stack
Integrating Stack with third-party applications is a powerful way to enhance your workflow. This guide will help you understand how to manage these external connections effectively.
Understanding the Basics
Connections to third-party apps in Stack are established at the sub-account level. This means each sub-account maintains its own unique connection with the third-party application.
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Single App Installation: When you install an app that requires a connection to a specific sub-account, you'll be prompted to connect the app immediately after installation.
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Bulk App Installation: If you're installing an app across multiple sub-accounts, the connection request won't automatically trigger during installation. Users must connect the app individually within each sub-account's marketplace.
Supported Authentication Methods
Stack supports three authentication methods for connecting with third-party apps:
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OAuth: Log in to the third-party app and authorize the integration directly.
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API Keys: Copy the API key from the third-party app and paste it into Stack.
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Basic Auth: Use the username and password credentials of your third-party app.
By understanding these processes and options, you can seamlessly integrate and manage your external app connections within Stack.