# An Post [An Post](https://www.anpost.com/) offers domestic and international shipping solutions for shipments originating in Ireland and Great Britain. As the national postal service provider of Ireland, An Post is responsible for delivering mail and parcels across the country and operating post offices throughout its network. This guide provides developers with the details needed to build An Post shipping capabilities into your ShipStation V2 API workflows. ## Requirements | Property | Type | Required? | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `nickname` | *string* | **required** | | | `customer_account_number` | *string* | **required** | Account number | An Post has many additional non-required properties you can set during the connection process. See details in the Connect Account section. ## Connect Account You can connect your An Post account via the ShipStation dashboard. ### Connect via Dashboard Log in to your ShipStation account and navigate to the Carriers section to connect your An Post account using your credentials. ### Connection Properties | Property | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `nickname` | *string* | A friendly name for your carrier account | | `customer_account_number` | *string* | Account number | | `exp_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Express With Signature Parcel service | | `exp_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Express With Signature Parcel servic | | `exp_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Express With Signature Parcel service | | `swp_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Express With Signature Packet service | | `swp_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Express With Signature Packet service | | `swp_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Express With Signature Packet service | | `std_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Standard Post Parcel service | | `std_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Standard Post Parcel service | | `std_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Standard Post Parcel service | | `sts_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Standard Post With Signature Parcel service | | `sts_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Standard Post With Signature Parcel service | | `sts_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Standard Post With Signature Parcel service | | `pri_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Priority Post Parcel service | | `pri_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Priority Post Parcel service | | `pri_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Priority Post Parcel service | | `ret_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Returns Service Parcel service | | `ret_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Returns Service Parcel service | | `ret_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Returns Service Parcel service | | `ems_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Courier Parcel service | | `ems_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Courier Parcel service | | `ems_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Courier Parcel service | | `sto_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Store Delivery Parcel service | | `sto_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Store Delivery Parcel service | | `sto_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Store Delivery Parcel service | | `pkt_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Express Packet service | | `pkt_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Express Packet service | | `pkt_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Express Packet service | | `exe_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Express International Packet service | | `exe_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Express International Packet service | | `exe_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Express International Packet service | | `reg_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for Registered Post Packet service | | `reg_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for Registered Post Packet service | | `reg_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for Registered Post Packet service | | `unt_prefix` | *string* | Package tracking number prefix for IBMS/Untracked Packet service | | `unt_package_tracking_number_range_from` | number | Package tracking number range first number for IBMS/Untracked Packet service | | `unt_package_tracking_number_range_to` | number | Package tracking number range last number for IBMS/Untracked Packet service | ## Rates An Post does not send estimated rates to ShipStation V2 API, as they not support querying a rate prior to label creation. Your An Post account contact can provide you with the details about your contracted rates. ## Service Details Available An Post services are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time. ### Domestic Services | Service | Service API Codes | Ship From Countries | | --- | --- | --- | | Express With Signature Parcel | `an_post_express_with_signature_parcel` | IE, GB | | Express With Signature Packet | `an_post_express_with_signature_packet` | IE, GB | | Express Packet | `an_post_express_packet` | IE | | Standard Post With Signature Parcel | `an_post_standard_post_with_signature_parcel` | IE | | Store Delivery Parcel | `an_post_store_delivery_parcel` | IE | ### International Services | Service | Service API Codes | Ship From Countries | | --- | --- | --- | | Courier Parcel | `an_post_courier_parcel` | IE | | Express International Packet | `an_post_express_international_packet` | IE | | IBMS/Untracked Packet | `an_post_ibms_untracked_packet` | IE | | Priority Post Parcel | `an_post_priority_post_parcel` | IE | | Registered Post Packet | `an_post_registered_post_packet` | IE | | Standard Post Parcel | `an_post_standard_post_parcel` | IE | ### Shipping from Great Britain to Northern Ireland At this time, An Post has not provided any details about required changes when creating labels for shipment from Great Britain to Northern Ireland as related to the [Windsor Framework](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/windsor-framework). We will provide details about using An Post to ship to Northern Ireland as soon as they are available. ### Return Services An Post supports the following return services: | Service | Service API Codes | Ship From Countries | | --- | --- | --- | | Returns Service Parcel | `an_post_returns_service_parcel` | IE | Review the [Return Labels page](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/returns) for details on creating return labels with ShipStation V2 API. ### Packages The following [carrier package types](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/carrier-packaging) are available for An Post services: | Name | API Code | Package Attributes | | --- | --- | --- | | Parcel | `an_post_parcel` | Domestic, International | | Packet | `an_post_packet` | Domestic, International | ### Adding Shipment Insurance Adding carrier shipment insurance is not supported for this carrier. ## Label Support * Label sizes: 4" x 6" * Label formats: PDF, PNG, ZPL ### Label Reference Fields An Post supports adding [custom label messages](/apis/shipengine/docs/labels/messages) to label message 1. ### Multi-Package Labels An Post does not support [multi-package shipping](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/multi-package). ### Label Branding An Post does not support [label branding](/apis/shipengine/docs/labels/branding). ### Voiding Labels You can void An Post labels with ShipStation V2 API. See our [Void a Label page](/apis/shipengine/docs/labels/voiding) for details about voiding labels with ShipStation V2 API. ### Paperless Labels An Post does not support creating [paperless labels](/apis/shipengine/docs/labels/paperless) with ShipStation V2 API. ### Customs Declarations More information coming soon! ## Delivery Confirmation | Confirmation Type | API Code | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | No confirmation required | `none` | Use when no confirmation is needed for the shipment. | | Signature Confirmation required | `signature` | Use when signature confirmation is needed for the shipment. | See our [Delivery Confirmation page](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/delivery-confirmation) for more details about using the `confirmation` property. ## Advanced Options An Post does not support any [advanced options](/apis/shipengine/docs/carriers/advanced-options). ## Manifests An Post requires you to manifest your shipments. Manifests are sent electronically to the SFTP location you set up during the connection process. See our [Manifests page](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/manifests) for more details about creating manifests with ShipStation V2 API. ## Scheduling Pickups An Post does not support [Scheduling a pickup](/apis/shipengine/docs/shipping/pickups) via ShipStation V2 API. ## Service Points (PUDO) An Post does not support shipping to [service points](/apis/shipengine/docs/pick-up-drop-off/pudo-intro). ## Tracking ShipStation V2 API's integration with An Post supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​[Track a Package guides​](/apis/shipengine/docs/tracking/tracking)​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation V2 API. ## Disconnecting Your An Post Account See the Disconnect section in our [Delete a Carrier page](/apis/shipengine/docs/reference/carriers/delete-carrier) for the process of deleting or disconnecting a carrier from ShipStation V2 API. > **NOTE:** If you disconnect a carrier account and reconnect it, the account will have a new `carrier_id` in ShipStation V2 API.