How to Obtain and Set Up FEDEX API Credentials in ShipBoss

How to Obtain and Set Up FedEx API Credentials in ShipBoss

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a FedEx API connection with ShipBoss to streamline your shipping operations.

Step 1: Access the FedEx Developer Portal

Go to FedEx.com and log in to your account.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, under More from FedEx, and select FedEx Developer Portal.

Step 2: Start a New Project in the Developer Portal

In the Developer Portal, select My Projects from the menu.

Click Create a Project.

Step 3: Define Your API Needs

For Tell us about your API needs, choose Ships with FedEx and is using a third-party software solution that has requested API keys.

Click Next.

Step 4: Enter Third-Party Solution Information

Fill in the required fields as follows:

- Third Party Company Name: ShipBoss
- Product Name: ShipBoss
- Third Party Product Website: ShipBoss.io

Click Continue to proceed.

Step 5: Select Required APIs

Under Ship Rate and Other APIs, choose the following APIs:

- Address Validation API
- Rates and Transit Times API
- Pickup Request API
- Ship API
- Trade Documents Upload API

Click Next.

Step 6: Configure Project Settings

Set your Project Name (e.g., "ShipBoss").

For Shipping Countries, select United States.

Leave FedEx Smart Post returns and FedEx Freight LTL as 'No'.

Click Next.

Step 7: Finalize Project Creation

Click Create to finish. Note: If you don’t see a confirmation, go back to My Projects to check if the project has been created.

Step 8: Retrieve Your API Keys

In My Projects, open your project.

Under Test Key, copy the test API key and secret.

Under Production Key, copy the production API key and secret.

Step 9: Configure FedEx API in ShipBoss

Log in to ShipBoss and go to the Admin section.

Select Personal Meters and click Create Personal Meter.

Choose FedEx as the carrier, and fill in:

- Title: A name for your FedEx connection (e.g., "My FedEx Meter").
- API Type: Choose REST.
Enable Authenticate with FedEx and enter:

- Test Credentials: Paste the test account number, API key, and secret.
- Production Credentials: Paste the production account number, API key, and secret.
Click Save to link your FedEx account to ShipBoss.

Step 10: Testing and Certification

ShipBoss will use the test credentials to generate labels and initiate certification with FedEx.

FedEx may take a couple of days to certify. Once approved, your FedEx API connection will be active, allowing you to create labels, get quotes, and schedule pickups directly from ShipBoss.

Conclusion

By completing these steps, your FedEx account will be fully integrated with ShipBoss, enabling seamless access to FedEx shipping tools within the platform.

Updated on: 11/11/2024