Probo Connect for WooCommerce
Probo Connect for WooCommerce is the first-party plugin to connect your WordPress WooCommerce website. Unlock the print fulfillment capabilities of Probo in your shop. It is easy to get started and highly customizable through hooks and actions.
Requirements
Before installing Probo Connect, make sure you have:
- WordPress 6.7 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- WooCommerce installed and activated
- A Probo reseller account with an API key
Request an account
On this page, we explain how to obtain a Probo Account and the corresponding key
Quick Installation
- Download the Probo Connect plugin via the WordPress Plugin Directory
- Once installed, click Activate.
Note: WooCommerce must be active before activating Probo Connect. The plugin checks for WooCommerce and will not load its product features without it.
After activation, you'll find a Settings link on the plugins page that takes you directly to the Probo configuration.
Setting Up Your API Key
- Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Probo Settings.
- If this is your first time, you'll see a "Getting Started" notice with helpful links.
- Paste your Probo API Key into the API Key field.
- Enter the key without the
Basicprefix — just the key itself.
- Enter the key without the
- Click Save changes.
Understanding Your Two Product Options
Probo Connect offers two ways to sell print products. Choose the one that fits your use case:
| API Products | Configurable Products | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A standard WooCommerce product (simple or variable) linked to a Probo product code | A special product type with an interactive configurator |
| Who controls the artwork? | You (the store owner) provide the artwork | Your customer uploads their own artwork |
| Who controls the options? | You set fixed dimensions and options | Your customer chooses size, material, finish, quantity, etc. |
| Pricing | You set the price in WooCommerce | Price is calculated dynamically by Probo based on the configuration |
| Customer experience | Standard WooCommerce product page | Interactive step-by-step configurator on the product page |
| Best for | Pre-designed products, branded items, products with fixed artwork | Customizable products where customers choose their own options and upload files |
Testing with Sandbox Mode
Before going live, use Sandbox Mode to test your setup without producing real orders:
- Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Probo Settings.
- Check Sandbox mode.
- Click Save changes.
When sandbox mode is active:
- A warning notice appears at the top of the settings page.
- Orders are submitted to Probo as test orders.
- Probo automatically cancels test orders — nothing is printed or shipped.
- You can test the full flow: product configuration → cart → checkout → order sync.
Remember to disable sandbox mode before going live!