Use UPS Web Services and ConnectShip

Overview

UPS Web Services are APIs that allow you to add UPS shipping, tracking, and rate information to your own websites and apps. This makes shipping processes easier and faster by allowing users to access shipping information in real-time.

ConnectShip is a shipping management platform by UPS that helps businesses optimize their shipping process. It provides tools for label creation, package tracking, rate shopping, and integration with multiple shipping carriers. The goal of ConnectShip is to improve shipping efficiency and save costs for businesses.

This article will show you how to integrate UPS Web Services and ConnectShip with Sellercloud.

Sign Up for a UPS Account

To sign up for a UPS Account from Shipbridge:

1. Go to Menu > Options > Carriers > UPS.
2. Select Use UPS Web Services.
3. Click Sign Up for a UPS Account.
   
4. The dialog box will prompt you to read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
5. Fill in your company details and click Register.
6. You can also associate an existing UPS Account with this profile by filling in your existing account information.

Add a UPS Shipper Account

To add a UPS Shipper Account:

1. Go to Menu > Options > Carriers > UPS.
2. Select Use UPS Web Services.
3. Enter your Username and Password and click Add Shipper Account.
   
4. Fill in your information under Existing Shipper Account and click Add Account.

Request a UPS Access Key

To request a UPS Access Key:

1. Go to Menu > Options > Carriers > UPS.
2. Select Use UPS Web Services.
3. Enter your Username, Password, and Shipper Number.
4. Click Request Access License.
   
5. The dialog box will prompt you to sign the Terms and Conditions.
6. Fill in your information and click Register.

Obtain Approval to Ship via UPS SurePost 

To obtain approval to ship via UPS SurePost:

1. Obtain UPS credentials as shown above. 
2. Uncheck Use Production Server.
   
3. Click the Generate production access request files button.
   
4. Save the files and email them to the address provided by UPS on the production page. 
5. When UPS receive those files, they will provide approval for SurePost shipping. 
6. Check the Use Production Server box.

Ship With ConnectShip 

ConnectShip, Inc. is a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of UPS. It operates jointly as ConnectShip and iShip to provide both on and off-premise multi-carrier shipping solutions for enterprise and mid-sized companies. 

Integrate Connectship With Shipbridge 

Follow these steps to fully integrate Shipbridge with your ConnectShip account:

1. In Shipbridge, navigate to Menu > Options > Carriers > UPS tab.
2. Check the Enable ConnectShip box. You will be prompted to restart Shipbridge.
3. After restarting, there will be a new carrier tab, ConnectShip. Click on that tab. 
4. Enter the server’s IP address and credentials. Usually, it’s an in-house server, so it would be the local IP address. 
5. Enter your UPS account number in the Shipper # field. 
6. Select a label reference field. This is an arbitrary field that can display Sellercloud order info on the label, like the channel order number (OrderSourceOrderID). 
7. Label Item Number. This is the standardized number that references a particular label size. When entered, ConnectShip will print the label accordingly. For example, 01774006 would print a label as in the attached image. 
8. If your printer is printing from a local PC, configure the label printer with the Label Printer Configuration button. 
9. If your printer is printing from the actual ConnectShip server, check the Print to network server (server-side) option, and enter the printer path. 
10. Multi-label tag. When requesting a customs form, it will be printed on a separate label. 
11. UPS Mail Innovations Cost Center code: Can be used as a reference field.

Manage UPS Accessories

Follow these steps to manage your UPS accessories:

1. Right-click an order in the Shipbridge grid. 
2. Click Edit Order.
3. Select the Order Details tab.
4. Select UPS as the Shipping Service.
5. Click the UPS accessories button. 
6. Configure preferred services and click Save.