The following information applies to the EasyPost integration with Mintsoft.
EasyPost Integration Summary
International Shipping
Commercial Invoice Documents
End of Day Manifests
Supports parcel dimensions via Rework Shipping Box
Cheapest service logic
Prioritise Rate Table (Variable Uplift Pricing)
Prerequisite - Generating API Credentials
To successfully integrate EasyPost onto Mintsoft, you must have an API Key from EasyPost. Please login to EasyPost and click your Username in the top left, then click API Keys - choose to view the production API key, this is required when setting up the EasyPost integration.
Adding an EasyPost connection
Once you have obtained the API Key from EasyPost, you can then add the connection to Mintsoft following the steps below:
Click Connect then Courier Integrations.
Next, click EasyPost.
Click Add Account.
(3PL Only) Select the Client.
Select the Warehouse.
Paste the API Key from EasyPost.
(Optional) Enable Use EasyPost Postage Cost.
This will apply the courier cost from EasyPost instead of the price held in Mintsoft.
(Optional) Enable Prioritise Rate Table?
Additional information can be found in our Variable Uplift Pricing help guide.
Finally, click Add.
Manifesting
Some of the couriers you use on EasyPost might require manifesting (EasyPost calls this ScanForm) to produce the paperwork for the courier to collect the parcels. To generate a manifest, please follow the steps below:
Click Connect then Courier Integrations.
Next, click EasyPost.
Click the Manifests button against the connection you want to generate paperwork for.
Next, click Manifest Shipments.
This will then attempt to manifest any outstanding shipments.
If successful a new manifest will appear in the table.
Click Print.
A PDF will then be displayed which can be printed and provided to the courier collecting.
EasyPost Supported Couriers
The EasyPost integration with Mintsoft provides access to a range of couriers that may not typically be supported directly within Mintsoft. Below are some of the supported couriers from EasyPost:
USPS
UPS
Fedex
Canada Post
Canpar
Purolator
DHL Parcel NL & BE
DHL Paket Germany
Additional couriers supported by EasyPost
You can check the services available by going to EasyPost website.
e.g.
or by going here and checking for the courier: https://www.easypost.com/docs/api#rates
Mapping courier services
The EasyPost service description for each courier service you are wanting to add must be mapped in Mintsoft.
Example
"production", "service": "Domestic", "carrier": "Aramex", "rate": "4.82", "currency": "SGD", "retail_rate": null, "retail_currency": null
The Service (Domestic) would go in the Code field on Mintsoft.
The Carrier (Aramex) would go in the Service field on Mintsoft.
These codes must be added to the Courier Service Codes page within Mintsoft. More information can be found in our Add/ Map Courier Service Codes help guide.
Cheapest possible service
EasyPost offers a lowest-cost service option, allowing you to select from multiple couriers. If you have several couriers available on EasyPost, you can choose one of the services listed below, and Mintsoft will identify the cheapest option from your available couriers. To utilise this feature, simply select one of the services below when shipping an order with EasyPost:
EasyPost - Cheapest Possible.
EasyPost - Cheapest Next Day.