--- title: "Bambuser connection guide" slug: "bambuser-connection-guide" description: "Connect your Bambuser data to Supermetrics with our guide. Learn about required permissions, API keys, and integration steps for seamless data access." updated: 2026-05-14T14:42:19Z published: 2026-05-14T14:42:19Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.supermetrics.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bambuser connection guide This guide contains all permissions and requirements for connecting your Bambuser data to Supermetrics. You can connect to data sources from the [Data sources page on the Supermetrics Hub](https://hub.supermetrics.com/token-management). On the Hub, you can also [share an authentication link](https://docs.supermetrics.com/v1/docs/how-to-connect-to-data-sources-from-supermetrics-hub#share-authentication-link) to connect to a data source you don't have direct access to. After you connect to the data source on the Hub, you can use the data source connection in [all available destinations](/docs/bambuser-connection-guide#connection-instructions). ## Required permissions To connect Supermetrics to your Bambuser account, you need your Bambuser base URL and a copy of your API key. ### Get your base URL 1. [Log in to Bambuser](https://bambuser.com/), and open your dashboard. 2. Take a look at the URL in your address bar. - If the URL begins with **lcx.bambuser.com/**, your base URL is: `https://liveshopping-api.bambuser.com/v1`. - If the URL begins with **lcx-eu.bambuser.com/**, your base URL is: `https://liveshopping-api-eu.bambuser.com/v1`. ### Get your API key 1. To get the API key, [contact Bambuser support](https://knowledge.bambuser.com/). Ask for an API key with READ_STATS and READ_SHOW scopes. [Learn more in Bambuser's documentation](https://liveshopping-api.bambuser.com/v1/docs/api/one-to-many). 2. [Log in to Bambuser](https://bambuser.com/), and open your dashboard. 3. On the left-hand side, click **Settings**. 4. Under Settings, click **Integrations**. 5. Select **API keys**. 6. Find the API key you want to copy, and click **Copy**. Store this in a secure place. If you don't see an API key here, [contact Bambuser support](https://knowledge.bambuser.com/). ## Connection instructions When connecting to Bambuser, you need to provide your base URL and API key. 1. Select the Bambuser data source [on the Supermetrics Hub](https://hub.supermetrics.com/token-management) or in the data destination. 2. Enter the base URL and API key. 3. Give your login a name to recognize the login later in case you have multiple logins. 4. If prompted, choose to make this connection [shared or private](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/about-shared-and-private-connections). 5. Click **Start**. See detailed instructions on [how to connect to a data source from the Supermetrics Hub](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-connect-to-data-sources-from-supermetrics-hub). You can also connect to Bambuser from these destinations: - Google Sheets: [How to connect to a Supermetrics data source in Google Sheets](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-connect-to-a-supermetrics-data-source-in-google-sheets) - Data Studio: [How to connect data sources to Data Studio](/v1/docs/how-to-connect-data-sources-to-data-studio) - Excel: [How to connect data sources to Excel with Supermetrics](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-connect-data-sources-to-excel-with-supermetrics) - Power BI: [How to create your first Supermetrics query for Power BI](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-create-your-first-supermetrics-query-for-power-bi) - The Supermetrics API: [How to use the Query Manager](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-use-the-query-manager) - Data warehouse and cloud storage (Hub): [How to create a transfer](https://docs.supermetrics.com/docs/how-to-create-a-transfer) - BigQuery (marketplace): [How to create a BigQuery (marketplace) transfer](https://docs.supermetrics.com/v1/docs/how-to-create-a-bigquery-marketplace-transfer) ## More resources - [How to reauthenticate a data source in Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Excel, or Power BI](/v1/docs/how-to-reauthenticate-a-data-source-connection-in-google-sheets-looker-studio-excel-power-bi-and-supermetrics-hub) - [How to reauthenticate a data source in data warehouse, API, or cloud storage platform](/v1/docs/how-to-reauthenticate-a-data-source-connection-in-data-warehouse-destinations-or-the-supermetrics-api) - [How to manage data source connections on the Supermetrics Hub](/v1/docs/how-to-manage-data-source-connections-on-supermetrics-hub)