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How to Activate FedEx in Returbo

Step-by-step guide on how to activate the FedEx integration in Returbo, including two-step authentication and account verification.

Activating the FedEx integration in Returbo requires several steps, including FedEx’s mandatory two-step authentication process.

Follow this guide carefully to complete the setup.


1️⃣ Enter Your FedEx Account Number

To begin activation, you must enter your FedEx account number.


🔍 How to Find Your Account Number

You can locate your account number in two ways:

Option 1: On Your Invoice

  • Look at the top right-hand corner of your FedEx invoice

  • The account number is a nine-digit number

  • You can also access invoices through FedEx® Billing Online

Option 2: In Your Online FedEx Account

  1. Log in at fedex.com

  2. Open the dropdown menu and select My Profile

  3. Click Account Management

  4. Your account number will be displayed there

👉 If you still can’t find it, go to Create shipment and select Contact administrator. They will help you retrieve it.

You then need to choose the address associated with you FedEx account


2️⃣ Select the Account Address

You must choose the address associated with your FedEx account.


🔍 How to Find Your Account Address

  1. Log in at fedex.com

  2. Select My Profile

  3. Click Account Management

  4. Review the registered shipping address

👉 If you don't see the information, or if you are trying to find a different account address, you may need to use FedEx Admin Tools or contact FedEx Customer Support


🔍 How to Add a New Account Address in Returbo

If the correct address is not already added in Returbo:

  1. Go to Settings → Request Settings → General

  2. Scroll to Return and restock locations

  3. Click Add location

  4. Enter the address

  5. Click Add location

You can now return to:

Settings → Integrations → FedEx

And select the correct address.


3️⃣ Choose Your FedEx Service

Select the FedEx service you want to use within Returbo.


4️⃣ Apply Country Rules (Optional)

If needed, define country-specific rules.

This determines which countries FedEx should be used for.


5️⃣ Activate the Carrier

Click Activate carrier.

The integration status will now change to:

Authentication required

You must now reopen the integration.

A pop-up window will appear asking for:

  • Your FedEx account number (again)

  • The associated account address

You will also need to review the FedEx End User License Agreement (EULA).

Once reviewed:

  • Accept the EULA

  • Click Proceed


6️⃣ Complete FedEx Two-Step Verification

FedEx requires account verification through one of the following methods:

SMS

  • A PIN code is sent to the registered phone number

  • You can retry the code 3 times

  • After 3 failed attempts, you must wait 30 minutes before trying again


Email

  • A PIN code is sent to the registered email address


Phone Call

  • A FedEx representative calls the registered phone number

  • They provide the PIN code verbally


Invoice Verification

You must provide:

  • Invoice number

  • Invoice amount

  • Invoice date

  • Currency

👉 For all methods except invoice verification, you must enter the PIN to proceed.


7️⃣ Confirmation

If everything is completed successfully:

  • The integration status will change to Active

If there is an issue:

  • The status will show Activation error

  • Review the entered information and try again

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