Canada Post Developer Guide & API Credentials
Overview
This developer guide outlines how you can access Canada Post Shipping API via AfterShip Shipping. The guide also mentions the list of required API credentials and keys required for Canada Post integration.
Get Canada Post API Credentials
Register for a Canada Post account if you do not already have one. Reach out to your Canada Post account manager to arrange your account setup.
Log in to your AfterShip Shipping account and navigate to Carriers > + Add carrier.
Choose Canada Post from the list of supported carrier and simply input the carrier name in the search bar.
Click Login with Canada Post. It will direct you to Canada Post's login page. Login with your Canada Post account credentials you configured while setting up your account in step 1.
Choose the company, choose Methods of Paymentsand 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.
Upon accepting the terms and conditions, you will be directed back to the AfterShip Shipping portal. The credentials are automatically filled in and cannot be edited. Fill in your address and Submit the update.
Once setup, you will receive an email from Canada Post to your AfterShip account registered 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+shipping@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: 14/11/2024
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