Canada Post Developer Guide & API Credentials
This developer guide teaches you how to get access to Canada Post shipping API via AfterShip Shipping. See also the list of required API credentials / keys for Canada Post integration.
Register for a Canada Post account if you do not already have one. Talk with your Canada Post account manager to arrange your account setup.
Login to AfterShip Shipping, go to Carriers - Add carrier, choose Canada Post.
Click Login with Canada Post, it goes to Canada Post login page. Login with your Canada Post account in step 1.
Choose the company, choose Methods of Payments and click Continue.
If you haven't setup any credit card in Canada Post, you will be required to fill in the credit card info first.
Click Submit if you agree with the Terms and Conditions.
It brings you back to AfterShip Shipping portal, the credentials information are auto filled and not editable. Fill in your address in Canada Post and Submit the update.
Once setup, you will receive an email from Canada Post to your AfterShip account email like below.
Read Canada Post docs
Supported Canada Post service types and service options
AfterShip Shipping Canada Post technical support: support@aftership.com
Get Canada Post API Credentials
Register for a Canada Post account if you do not already have one. Talk with your Canada Post account manager to arrange your account setup.
Login to AfterShip Shipping, go to Carriers - Add carrier, choose Canada Post.
Click Login with Canada Post, it goes to Canada Post login page. Login with your Canada Post account in step 1.
Choose the company, choose Methods of Payments and click Continue.
If you haven't setup any credit card in Canada Post, you will be required to fill in the credit card info first.
Click Submit if you agree with the Terms and Conditions.
It brings you back to AfterShip Shipping portal, the credentials information are auto filled and not editable. Fill in your address in Canada Post and Submit the update.
Once setup, you will receive an email from Canada Post to your AfterShip account email like below.
Required Canada Post API credentials
Canada Post Developer Resources
Read Canada Post docs
Supported Canada Post service types and service options
AfterShip Shipping Canada Post technical support: support@aftership.com
| Canada Post service code | AfterShip Shipping service_type | AfterShip Shipping service_name |
|---|---|---|
| DOM.RP | canada-post_regular_parcel | Regular Parcel |
| DOM.EP | canada-post_expedited_parcel | Expedited Parcel |
| DOM.XP | canada-post_xpresspost | Xpresspost |
| DOM.PC | canada-post_priority | Priority |
| DOM.LIB | canada-post_library_books | Library Books |
| USA.EP | canada-post_expedited_parcel_usa | Expedited Parcel USA |
| USA.PW.ENV | canada-post_priority_worldwide_envelope_usa | Priority Worldwide Envelope USA |
| USA.PW.PAK | canada-post_priority_worldwide_pak_usa | Priority Worldwide Pak USA |
| USA.PW.PARCEL | canada-post_priority_worldwide_parcel_usa | Priority Worldwide Parcel USA |
| USA.SP.AIR | canada-post_small_packet_usa_air | Small Packet USA Air |
| USA.TP | canada-post_tracked_packet_usa | Tracked Packet – USA |
| USA.TP.LVM | canada-post_tracked_packet_usa_large_volume | Tracked Packet – USA (LVM) |
| USA.XP | canada-post_xpresspost_usa | Xpresspost USA |
| INT.XP | canada-post_xpresspost_international | Xpresspost International |
| INT.IP.AIR | canada-post_international_parcel_air | International Parcel Air |
| INT.IP.SURF | canada-post_international_parcel_surface | International Parcel Surface |
| INT.PW.ENV | canada-post_priority_worldwide_envelope_international | Priority Worldwide Envelope International |
| INT.PW.PAK | canada-post_priority_worldwide_pak_international | Priority Worldwide Pak International |
| INT.PW.PARCEL | canada-post_priority_worldwide_parcel_international | Priority Worldwide Parcel International |
| INT.SP.AIR | canada-post_small_packet_international_air | Small Packet International Air |
| INT.SP.SURF | canada-post_small_packet_international_surface | Small Packet International Surface |
| INT.TP | canada-post_tracked_packet_international | Tracked Packet – International |
Updated on: 24/11/2023
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