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title: "Do I have to adopt every API at once?"
url: "https://www.shipstation.com/faq/do-i-have-to-adopt-every-api-at-once/"
type: "faq"
modified: "2026-02-20T10:39:42-06:00"
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No. You can start with a single capability, such as order import or rate comparison, then expand into address validation, tracking, or checkout as your needs grow and your tech stack becomes more complex.