Couriers Please from ShipStation
Couriers Please from ShipStation offers domestic service throughout Australia.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build Couriers Please from ShipStation shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
ShipStation API also allows you to connect your own existing Couriers Please account and the requirements and service details are different than those for Couriers Please from ShipStation. For details about connecting and using your own Couriers Please account with ShipStation API, see our Couriers Please 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.
- Couriers Please requires the recipient Company name property. If left blank, the label will display the recipient name in the Company field instead.
Rates
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Service Details
Available Couriers Please 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
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| Domestic Parcel | couriersplease_walleted_parcel |
Return Services
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not currently support return services.
Packages
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not specify carrier package types. You can use custom package types or the generic package package type.
Adding Shipment Insurance
Couriers Please 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
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports adding custom label messages.
- Label message 1 supported only.
Multi-Package Labels
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports creating multi-package shipments for details about creating multi-package labels.
Label Branding
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not support label branding.
Voiding Labels
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API.
Paperless Labels
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not support paperless labels.
Delivery Confirmation
| Confirmation Type | API Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Authority to leave | none | No confirmation required for delivery. |
| Signature required | signature | Signature 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
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not currently support any advanced options.
Manifests
Couriers Please from ShipStation shipments are automatically manifested. You do not need to submit manifests with ShipStation API.
Scheduling Pickups
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports scheduling pickups. All pickups default to the following business day.
Service Points (PUDO)
Couriers Please from ShipStation does not support shipping to service points.
Tracking
Couriers Please from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guides​​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.