Question 1

FedEx Developer Guide & API Credentials

Accepted Answer

This developer guide teaches you how to get access to FedEx shipping API via Postmen or FedEx XML/Web Services. See also the list of required API credentials/keys for FedEx integration.

Get FedEx Sandbox API Credentials

Register for a FedEx developer account if you do not already have one. Otherwise, login to your FedEx online account.
Visit FedEx Web Services Page --> FedEx Web Services --> Develop and Test --> Get your test key
Complete the form and make sure you select Global and US , then accept the agreement to continue. If you're testing intra-country within European countries, select the right country in addition to the US and Global account number.
Note down the Developer Test Key, Account Number, and Meter Number.
Check the email associated with your FedEx account. You should receive an email with the title Your Developer Test Key Registration is complete, in which you can find the Test Password

Get FedEx Production API Credentials

Visit FedEx Web Services Page --> FedEx Web Services --

Question 2

UPS Developer Guide & API Credentials

Accepted Answer

This developer guide shows how to access UPS API via Postmen, and UPS web services / XML services. See also the required API credentials / keys for UPS integration.

Get UPS Developer Credentials

Get your UPS shipper account number from UPS local sales team.
Input your account number and shipper address in Postmen, make sure the address is exactly the same as your address in the UPS system.
In the UPS Account Authentication section, input your recent invoice info in Postmen so that UPS can verify the account number and invoice info to grant Postmen permission printing label for your UPS account.

Required UPS API credentials

UPS Developer Resources

Read&nbsp;[UPS Express API docs](https://docs.postmen.com/ups.html)

Supported&nbsp;[UPS Express service types](https://www.postmen.com/courier/ups)

Postmen UPS technical support:&nbsp;`support@postmen.com`

Question 3

Is Postmen Free ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is 😇

The idea behind launching Postmen was to help businesses of all sizes regarding shipping-related tasks. Postmen offers high-class features in its free version so that users don’t have to use multiple applications to carry out their tasks.

It supports 63+ couriers worldwide, which enables its users to choose the carrier that offers pocket-friendly shipping rates and promises low order fulfillment time.

What are the USPs of Postmen?

Postmen comes with many exciting features that set it apart from other shipping software applications. Such as:

An intuitive order management portal
Swift and effortless label generation
Real-time shipping rates
Multi-carrier shipping APIs
Seamless integration with applications like Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.

Is there any paid plan available?

Yes, an enterprise plan is available in our pricing model. It offers users enterprise-grade 24x7 support and helps them to perform tasks as per their business requirements.

In case you want to learn more about free or enterprise plan, contact our support team now 👍

Question 4

Choose Postmen to Fulfill Your Shipments Cost-effectively

Accepted Answer

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Enjoy reduced shipping rates with Postmen, irrespective of your Shopify subscription plan and the order that you're willing to ship. Postmen supports 60+ carriers worldwide, including USPS, DHL, Sendle, Aramex UX, etc. It also brings you real-time shipping rates so that you can choose the right carrier to save money and deliver products at the promised time.

The following table shows the discount you can gain via Postmen in 2021:

Examples:

Here are a few examples of how much you can save with Postmen.

Let’s suppose, you want to ship a parcel of 1 lb, this is the price difference you will save:

USPS

DHL

Sendle

Question 5

Skynetworldwide Developer Guide & API Credentials

Accepted Answer

This developer guide shows how to access Skynet Worldwide Express shipping API via Postmen, and Skynet Worldwide Express web services. See also the list of required API credentials / keys for Skynet Worldwide Express integration.

Get Skynet Worldwide Express Developer Credentials

Email Skynet Worldwide Express sales representative and cc support@postmen.com Tell Skynet Worldwide Express you need to integrate Skynet Worldwide Express Shipping Services API.
Skynet Worldwide Express will provide Skynet Worldwide Express Developer guides, and two separate sets of credentials for sandbox and production environments: Username, Password, Entity ID, Entity PIN, and Account Code

Required Aramex API credentials

Aramex Developer Resources

Read Skynet Worldwide Express API docs
Supported Skynet Worldwide Express service types
Postmen Skynet Worldwide Express technical support: support@postmen.com

Question 6

USPS (Endicia) - Create SCAN Form (5630)

Accepted Answer

Learn about USPS Scan Form (PS5630), and how to submit USPS Scan Form for your Endicia account via Postmen.

Why USPS SCAN form?

USPS SCAN (Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice, PS5630) form is an one-page form containing a barcode and numbers of items you're shipping on that day. Provide the SCAN form when USPS postmen pick up packages from you, and you get the SCAN form back for your records.

Required by USPS - Transmit data into the Canpar database to confirm shipments to be sent.
Generate paper manifest - A paper manifest summary generated is required at collection.
Update tracking results - Show Shipment Accepted at the tracking results.

Important Notes

Ship date of Today - Only accept shipping labels with ship date of today (no past or future days)
Cut-off time (8 PM Pacific Time) - Generate USPS labels AND print all SCAN forms before 8 PM.
Void before manifest - Cannot edit or cancel shipments after manifest.

Create USPS SCAN form via Postmen

Login to your Postmen account, select Explorer
Select Create a manifest
Select your USPS shipper account
Click Submit
You should see a URL returned for the manifest file, copy and open in a browser to print out

Create USPS Scan form via Endicia.com

Login to endicia.com, select the Postage Log tab.
Select Actions > Print SCAN Form. 3

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