E-Commerce
Connect Zen Cart
The B2B quoting layer for your Zen Cart store.
Overview
Zen Cart + TackQuote
TackQuote brings structured B2B quoting to Zen Cart, the long-established open-source cart. Because Zen Cart has no core REST API or outbound webhooks, TackQuote uses a lightweight connector to read your catalog and stock and create orders, refreshing data on a two-hour scheduled pull plus an on-demand sync. It's built for established Zen Cart merchants who want a professional quote-to-order workflow without replatforming.
TackQuote connects to Zen Cart through a lightweight connector. Catalog and stock refresh every two hours with an on-demand pull available.
Before you start
What you'll need
- Zen Cart 1.5.7 or later
- TackQuote Zen Cart connector installed
- HTTPS access to your store
- TackQuote Starter plan or above
Setup
How to connect Zen Cart
Install the TackQuote connector
Add the TackQuote connector to your Zen Cart installation and generate an access token from its configuration screen.Connect in TackQuote
Enter your store URL and connector token in TackQuote Integrations → Zen Cart. TackQuote verifies access and imports your catalog.Map order settings
Choose the order status accepted quotes create and confirm tax and payment mapping.Start quoting
Build quotes from your Zen Cart catalog. Accepted quotes create Zen Cart orders automatically.
Capabilities
What you get
Catalog Sync
TackQuote reads your Zen Cart products, attributes, and pricing on a scheduled cadence to keep quotes accurate.
Order Creation on Acceptance
Accepted quotes create Zen Cart orders with line items and customer records mapped across.
Attribute Support
Zen Cart product attributes map to selectable quote line items.
Tax-Aware Quotes
Quotes respect your Zen Cart tax zones so totals match your storefront.
FAQ
Zen Cart questions
Why does Zen Cart need a connector?
Zen Cart has no built-in REST API or outbound webhooks, so TackQuote ships a lightweight connector that exposes catalog and order endpoints securely. Data syncs on a two-hour cadence with an on-demand refresh.
What do I need to set up the Zen Cart integration?
Zen Cart 1.5.7 or later, the TackQuote connector installed on your store, and HTTPS access. TackQuote Starter plan or above is required.
Will this replatform or modify my Zen Cart storefront?
No. The connector only exposes read/write endpoints for catalog and order data — your storefront theme, checkout, and customer experience are untouched.