Connecting and Managing an EasyPost Account
Goflow integrates with EasyPost to support shipping through the following carriers:
- Canada Post
- Canpar
- DHL Express
- ePost Global
- Loomis Express
- OnTrac
- ParcelForce
- Purolator
- Royal Mail
- UPS - Goflow also offers UPS Direct.
- USPS - Goflow also offers USPS Stamps.
EasyPost supports two types of carrier accounts:
- Shipper Owned - Your own carrier account that you connect to EasyPost.
- EasyPost Owned - Digital Access Program (DAP) accounts owned by EasyPost. These accounts are pre-configured and offer discounted rates from supported carriers.
Each option has its benefits, depending on your shipping needs. DAP accounts may offer better rates, while shipper-owned accounts are required if you need to use third-party billing. The table below compares the two account types:
| Type | Setup Required | Discounted Rates | 3rd Party Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAP | No | Yes | Yes |
| Shipper | Yes | No | No |
Connecting an EasyPost Shipping Account
Connecting an EasyPost account in Goflow involves two steps:
- Carrier › EasyPost - Connect your carrier account to EasyPost.
- EasyPost › Goflow - Add the EasyPost carrier account to Goflow.
Step 1 - Connect the carrier in EasyPost:
- Log in to your EasyPost account.
- From the sidebar menu, go to Account Settings › Carriers.
- Click Add Carrier in the upper-right corner and select the carrier you wish to connect.
- Enter the required credentials for that carrier and click Save.
Each carrier in EasyPost has its own requirements for the credentials needed:
Step 2 - Add the carrier to Goflow:
- Follow the general steps for adding a carrier account.
- Click Where do I get these? for step-by-step instructions on copying the API keys from your EasyPost dashboard.
Getting EasyPost Carrier Credentials
Each carrier in EasyPost has its own requirements for the credentials needed:
OnTrac
For OnTrac you'll need:
- Account Number - Your OnTrac account number.
- API Password - An API key for your OnTrac account.
To obtain the API password, email APISupport@ontrac.com. Include your account number and request an API key for integration. If they ask, your TMS provider is EasyPost.
Managing an EasyPost Shipping Account
For details on configuring and updating account settings, see Managing Shipping Account Settings.