EasyPost Account Setup

The StarShip interface for EasyPost allows you to ship with USPS and USPS Consolidator services for domestic and international shipments (including Canada-origin) through your EasyPost account(s). Consolidators will appear as Carriers in StarShip once you set them up.

Don't have an EasyPost account?

If you don't already have an EasyPost account, you can create a free EasyPost account using the link on the Setup page. Or, click here to register for a free EasyPost account.

EasyPost account sign-up includes a USPS account, which is automatically created for you. You'll be able to select this account during StarShip setup. Note: If you already have an EasyPost account set up, the API Keys will already be populated in the EasyPost setup dialog.

Add the EasyPost Account

Log into your EasyPost account. In the EasyPost Dashboard, click the arrow next to your account name to reveal the menu.
Select the API Keys menu item.
Use the Copy button to copy the Production API Key to the Windows clipboard.
In the StarShip Client, select Setup > Carrier Interfaces > EasyPost. On the Accounts tab, click New Account.
In the API Key field, paste the Production API Key you copied earlier.
Back in the EasyPost Dashboard, copy the Test API Key.
In StarShip, paste the Test API Key into the Test API Key field.

Add the Carrier Account

Once you have entered the API keys, you can either select to add an existing EasyPost carrier account, or create a new carrier account in your EasyPost portal.

"Add an account that is already set up in EasyPost" Option

After selecting this option, select the USPS account from the Existing Accounts field. Click Next.
More info: See how to display a meaningful reference instead of the long account number in StarShip.
Enter USPS shipping data and click Next.

Account Name: Enter a unique name to identify this account in StarShip.

Account Number: This field will be used for the EasyPost Reference.

Account ID: The Account ID is automatically populated. This is the Carrier Accounts > Account ID in the EasyPost Dashboard.

Mailer ID: This ID is set up in your EasyPost Dashboard. Once entered, it cannot be changed.

Facility: This is the Facility code for default distribution center: assigned based on your location, i.e. USORD1.
Enter or confirm the address information. You can also select an Address ID to associate with this account; this will populate the fields with the address saved for that Address ID. If you do choose to link this account with an Address ID, you will then be able to select the USPS Account on the Shipping window > under Sender while processing a shipment. Click Next.
Configure account settings as described below, and click Finish.

Services

My account has been set up to use the Media Mail service: Check this box if your account is enabled for Media Mail. If checked, the Media Mail service will appear under Services for USPS on the Shipping window.

I have a special USPS Bill on Delivery Returns account to use for return shipments : Check this box and enter your Returns account number if you have a returns account. When this option is checked, StarShip sends the Bill On Delivery Returns to EasyPost with the account number you entered. If this option is unchecked, StarShip sends the current Pay-On-Use return to EasyPost.

SCAN Form

Print SCAN Form: The Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice (SCAN) form consolidates an entire day’s shipments into a single form with a barcode that is scanned by the USPS driver when the packages are picked up.

Note for DHL : EasyPost only returns the manifest for domestic shipments (DHL eCommerce). For international shipments, the DHL Global Mail International Manifest info is transmitted to DHL on End of Day but the manifest must be printed from your DHL Web Portal. If you are shipping domestic and international, you must give the driver the manifest forms for both.

Group By: You can also select to group shipments on the SCAN form by Sender Zip Code or Cost Center.

Pickup

Send pickup request to USPS (will be scheduled for the next day): When enabled, StarShip will send the pickup request to USPS and the options below are available.

Send pickup on Fridays for Saturday pickup?: Check to have the pickup request sent on Friday for a Saturday pickup.

Pickup Location: Select the pickup location from the drop-down list. If you select Other, you can type your instructions in the Pickup Instructions field.

Web Tools

StarShip uses USPS Web Tools to return tracking information for a shipment. To register for USPS Web Tools, you can use this link: USPS Web Tools Registration. After submitting the form, you will receive an email containing your login information, which you can enter below.

Enable Web Tools: Check this option to track shipments, and then enter your USPS Web Tools login information.

"I want StarShip to create a new Carrier Account in my EasyPost portal" Option

After signing up with EasyPost, you can also add new accounts for use with Consolidators.

Note: If you create a new EasyPost Carrier account in StarShip, and later delete the account in your EasyPost Dashboard, the account is not automatically deleted from StarShip. You must delete the account manually in StarShip Setup.

Select the Carrier from the drop-down list and click Next.

Supported Consolidators

- APC Postal Logistics
- Asendia
- DHL eCommerce and Global Mail International
- Globegistics
- RR Donnelley Logistics
- UPS Mail Innovations
- USPS
- Canada Post
- CanPar
- Purolator

Enter the account data used for shipping with this Consolidator. The requested information varies based on the Consolidator but generally includes the account data, such as the Account Name, Account Number, Username, Password, etc. for the Consolidator.
Enter or confirm the address information. Click the Status icon to validate the address. You can also select an Address ID to associate with this account; this will populate the fields with the address saved for that Address ID. If you do choose to link this account with an Address ID, you will then be able to select the USPS Account on the Shipping window under Sender while processing a shipment.
Click Finish.

Set Up Additional Consolidator Accounts

To set up additional Consolidator accounts.

In Setup > Carrier Interfaces > EasyPost, select the Accounts tab and click New Account.
The API Key will populate automatically. You can a) Add an existing account or b) Create a new account.

a. Add existing account: Select the Consolidator from list of Existing Accounts. StarShip only lists the accounts that have not already been added. Select the Consolidator and click Next.

b. Create new account: Select the Consolidator from the drop-down list. Click Next.

Enter the data to use when shipping with this Consolidator. The requested information varies based on the Consolidator but generally includes the account data, such as the Account Name, Account Number, Username, Password, etc. for the Consolidator. If you chose to add an existing account, some or all fields will already be populated.

Notes

You can create new EasyPost Carrier accounts in StarShip. However, if you decide to delete one of these accounts in your EasyPost Dashboard, it will not be removed from StarShip automatically. When StarShip rates a shipment using this account, the user will receive an error. To avoid rating with a deleted EasyPost account, you can go into Setup > Carrier Interface > EasyPost, click on the Accounts tab, and delete the account.
USPS Carrier Account References: If you use multiple carrier accounts for EasyPost, you can more easily identify them in StarShip by populating the Reference field in your EasyPost Dashboard. For example, instead of the long account number, you can display a location name or other identifying term.
To do this, log in to EasyPost and navigate to your USPS Carrier Accounts. Select one and update the Reference field. Once you do this, the Reference will display in StarShip.