SureShip EasyPost USPS Configuration
Create an account on Easypost.com
Sign into Easypost and under Account
Settings on the left hand menu, open the Carriers tab.
From the Carriers tab, scroll to find the USPS from the list of carriers and click Create Account and enter in the required information.
Navigate to the API Keys tab
and copy the API keys to add to the SureShip Easypost Config form.
From the Billing Tab, add a credit card or ACH information to create your funds for postage.
Login to Infor CSI and open the SureShip Easypost Config Form.
Enter information to create the EasyPost configuration. In pilot select mode Test from the dropdown, leave User ID blank.
Enter the EasyPost API keys in the Test and Production fields. Update the Label Directory URL to match the URL that you are using in the UPS and FedEx configurations but update with an EPOST folder. Save and note the Config Id.
Open the SureShip Kiosks Form and enter your new EasyPost config ID. Example below.
Open the Ship Via Codes form and add USPS Ship Via codes based on the USPS services you will use.
Open the SureShip Ship Via Mapping form to map USPS services to the new ship vias.
Select Carrier USPS, check the EasyPost check box and select USPS Account from the drop down. Then select the appropriate service type that matches your Ship Via Code.
From the SureShip Console create a new shipment and pack your items.
To rate shop for USPS, open the SureShip Rates tab, select EPOST from the carrier field and click Get Rates. The available USPS services available for that shipment will display. Select the service to update the Ship Via on the shipment. Rate shopping is optional.
To generate USPS labels from the SureShip console, select a mapped USPS Ship Via code and click Print Shipping Labels. Your USPS tracking number will return, and the USPS labels will print to the zebra printer connected to the kiosk.
If you have any questions/issues, please submit a ticket to sureship@decision.com.
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