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CouriersPlease from ShipStation

CouriersPlease from ShipStation offers domestic service throughout Australia.

This guide provides developers with the details needed to build CouriersPlease from ShipStation shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.

ShipStation API also allows you to connect your own existing CouriersPlease account and the requirements and service details are different than those for CouriersPlease from ShipStation. For details about connecting and using your own CouriersPlease account with ShipStation API, see our CouriersPlease Guide.

Requirements

carrier_name: couriersplease_walleted

  • A ShipStation API account based in Australia.
  • ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating in your account.
  • Both weight and dimensions are required for all shipments.
  • CouriersPlease requires the recipient Company name property. If left blank, the label will display the recipient name in the Company field instead.

Rates

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.

Service Details

Available CouriersPlease from ShipStation 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

ServiceAPI Code
Domestic Parcelcouriersplease_walleted_parcel

Return Services

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not currently support return services.

Packages

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not specify carrier package types. You can use custom package types or the generic package package type.

Adding Shipment Insurance

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports adding carrier insurance to shipments created with ShipStation API.

Review the Parcel Insurance page for details about adding shipment insurance with ShipStation API.

Label Support

  • Label sizes: 4" x 6"
  • Label formats: PDF

Label Reference Fields

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports adding custom label messages.

  • Label message 1 supported only.

Multi-Package Labels

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports creating multi-package shipments for details about creating multi-package labels.

Label Branding

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not support label branding.

Voiding Labels

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API.

Paperless Labels

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not support paperless labels.

Delivery Confirmation

Confirmation TypeAPI CodeDescription
Authority to leavenoneNo confirmation required for delivery.
Signature requiredsignatureSignature is required for the shipment to be delivered. This signature may be a neighbor, building manager, or the recipient can authorize the release of the package (without being present).

See our Delivery Confirmation page for more details about using the confirmation property.

Advanced Options

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not currently support any advanced options.

Manifests

CouriersPlease from ShipStation shipments are automatically manifested. You do not need to submit manifests with ShipStation API.

Scheduling Pickups

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports scheduling pickups. All pickups default to the following business day.

Service Points (PUDO)

CouriersPlease from ShipStation does not support shipping to service points.

Tracking

CouriersPlease from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guides​​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.