Configuring Exchange Rate Plugins

To update exchange rates in CloudBlue Commerce automatically, you need to configure at least one exchange rates plugin. In this section we will take as an example the Open Exchange Rates plugin, which is available by default.

Install an Exchange Rate Plugin

To install a plugin, complete these steps:

1. Log in to the UX1 for Providers.

2. Go to CloudBlue Store, locate the plugin by name in our example it is Open Exchange Rates.

3. Click Install.

   Wait until the plugin is installed.

4. After the plugin is installed, its configuration window opens. You can configure it right after the installation.
   Learn more about the plugin configuration in the instructions below.

Configure the Plugin

After you install a plugin, you need to complete its configuration which can be different depending on the plugin. Below we will explain how to configure Open Exchange Rates.

1. In the UX1 for Providers, go to Settings and locate the Multi-currency section.

2. Click the plugin name to open configuration screen.

3. Complete necessary fields. For Open Exchange Rates these are:

   • App ID. An identifier that you configure in your Open Exchange Rates subscription for integration with an application, in our case CloudBlue Commerce.

     Important: Make sure to get an adequate Open Exchange Rates subscription that meets your needs. For testing purpose, a trial subscription can be sufficient.

   • The list of ISO codes of base currencies, comma separated. List the base sales currencies used in your account that are supported by the plugin. The list of supported rates is displayed below.

4. Click Test connection to ensure that the plugin is properly configured and the integration works.

5. Click Save to apply the changes.

After that, you can configure automatic exchange rates updates for your sales currencies and select this plugin as the source.