eBay-Odoo Integration: How to Automate Your eBay Selling Operations in 2026

eBay processes over $70 billion in gross merchandise volume annually, making it the second-largest online marketplace globally. For sellers managing eBay alongside other channels, integrating eBay with Odoo ERP eliminates manual data entry and creates a single source of truth for inventory, orders, and financials.

This guide explains the architecture, setup process, and key considerations for a reliable eBay-Odoo integration.

The Case for Integration

eBay sellers without ERP integration face these recurring problems:

• Overselling on busy days — A product sells on eBay and your website simultaneously, but stock only covers one order.
• Listing management overhead — Updating prices, descriptions, or images across hundreds of listings manually is unsustainable.
• Delayed shipping updates — Late tracking uploads lower your seller metrics and risk account restrictions.
• Messy accounting — eBay Managed Payments combines sales, fees, and refunds into complex settlement reports.

How the eBay REST API Works

eBay migrated from the Trading API to modern RESTful APIs. The key APIs used in an Odoo integration:

• Inventory API — Manages offers, listings, and stock quantities
• Fulfillment API — Retrieves orders and updates shipping information
• Finances API — Access to payouts, transactions, and fee breakdowns
• Browse/Feed API — Product catalog and category data

Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 with application and user tokens. The ECOSIRE eBay Store Management module handles all API authentication and token lifecycle management.

Data Synchronization Overview

| Data Flow | Direction | Sync Interval | |---|---|---| | Product listings | Odoo to eBay | On change | | Stock quantities | Odoo to eBay | Every 15 minutes | | Orders | eBay to Odoo | Every 5 minutes | | Tracking numbers | Odoo to eBay | On shipment | | Returns | eBay to Odoo | Hourly | | Payout reports | eBay to Odoo | Per payout |

Handling eBay-Specific Complexities

Auction vs. Fixed-Price Listings

Unlike most marketplaces, eBay supports auction-style listings. Your integration needs to handle:

• Auction completion events — When an auction ends, the winning bid becomes the order price
• Best Offer negotiations — Buyer counteroffers require approval workflows
• Reserve prices — Items may not sell if the reserve is not met

eBay Managed Payments

Since eBay's transition to Managed Payments, all financial transactions flow through eBay's payment system. Your Odoo integration must:

• Map eBay transaction fees to expense accounts
• Handle payment holds for new sellers
• Reconcile payouts that combine multiple orders and fee types
• Track promotional credits and seller discounts

Global Shipping Program (GSP)

eBay's GSP handles international shipping logistics. When a GSP order arrives in Odoo:

• Ship to eBay's domestic hub (not the international buyer)
• eBay handles customs, duties, and international delivery
• The buyer's international address is for reference only

Item Specifics and Catalog Mapping

eBay requires detailed item specifics (brand, MPN, UPC, condition) that map to Odoo's product attributes. Proper mapping ensures:

• Products appear in eBay's structured search results
• Listings comply with eBay's category-specific requirements
• Buy Box eligibility for catalog-listed items

Multi-Store Management

Many eBay sellers operate multiple accounts (e.g., separate stores for new and refurbished items, or different regional accounts). The integration supports:

• Multiple eBay accounts connected to one Odoo instance
• Per-account inventory allocation rules
• Consolidated reporting across all eBay stores
• Independent pricing strategies per account

Setup and Configuration

1. Install the eBay Store Management module
2. Register for eBay Developer Program credentials
3. Complete OAuth authorization flow
4. Map eBay categories to Odoo product categories
5. Configure item specifics mapping
6. Set inventory sync rules and safety stock buffers
7. Enable order import and configure fulfillment workflow

Performance and Reliability

The module is designed for high-volume sellers:

• Processes 1,000+ orders per sync cycle
• Handles 5,000+ SKU inventory updates in under 3 minutes
• Automatic retry logic for transient API failures
• Full audit log of all sync operations for troubleshooting

Getting Started

Whether you are a Top Rated Seller or just starting on eBay, connecting to Odoo brings structure and automation to your operations. View the eBay Store Management module for full feature details, or reach out to our team for a customized integration plan.