How to add royal mail to shipstation

To add Royal Mail to ShipStation, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your ShipStation account

Go to your ShipStation account and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Click on "Settings"

Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the page.

Step 3: Click on "Carriers"

In the Settings menu, click on "Carriers".

Step 4: Click on "Add Carrier"

Click on the "Add Carrier" button.

Step 5: Search for Royal Mail

In the search bar, type "Royal Mail" and select the correct carrier from the dropdown list.

Step 6: Fill in the required information

Fill in the required information for Royal Mail, including:

• Carrier Name: Royal Mail
• API Key: You can obtain an API key from Royal Mail's website. You'll need to create an account and apply for a developer key.
• Account Number: Your Royal Mail account number.
• Meter Number: Your Royal Mail meter number.
• User ID: Your Royal Mail user ID.
• Password: Your Royal Mail password.

Step 7: Configure the carrier settings

Configure the carrier settings as follows:

• Set the "Default Service" to the service you want to use (e.g. "Royal Mail 1st Class" or "Royal Mail 2nd Class").
• Set the "Default Package Type" to the package type you want to use (e.g. "Letter" or "Packet").
• Set the "Default Weight" to the default weight you want to use for packages.

Step 8: Save the carrier settings

Click the "Save" button to save the carrier settings.

Step 9: Test the carrier connection

To test the carrier connection, click on the "Test Connection" button. If the connection is successful, you'll see a success message.

Step 10: Start using Royal Mail with ShipStation

Once you've added Royal Mail to ShipStation and tested the connection, you can start using it to print shipping labels and track packages.

Note: You may need to contact Royal Mail's support team to obtain the necessary API key and to set up your account for API access.