Upon registration, certain carrier accounts like USPS and DHL Express are immediately enabled. Others require activation through the EasyPost dashboard. This article outlines the steps to enable EasyPost Wallet Carrier Accounts.
Enable the Wallet Carrier Account
- Log in to EasyPost and navigate to Account Settings.
- Select the Carriers tab.
- Select the EasyPost Carrier Accounts tab. Any listing with an Account ID (e.g., ca_####) signifies a wallet carrier account already enabled (like the USPS account).
-
To enable a carrier, select the Create Account button. Users may need to agree to the carrier's Terms and Conditions for activation.
- FedEx: Complete the form that opens and click ADD to activate.
- UPS: After selecting the Create Account button, click the three dots to the right and select Edit Account. Enter the required details in the form and click Update Account to activate.
Name the Account (Optional)
To assign a custom name for easier identification:
- For the desired account, click the three dots to the right and choose Edit Account.
- In the EasyPost Details Description field, enter a custom name and click Update.
The custom name will display on the Carriers Tab as the Account Name as well as in the Create Label tool Carrier & Service Tab.
Purchasing Labels with a Wallet Carrier Account
The wallet carrier account will be immediately available for use once it is enabled. Label costs for Wallet Carrier Accounts are charged to the EasyPost Wallet at label creation. Ensure the EasyPost Wallet is set up prior to generating new shipping labels.
For additional information, see the article on Setting up Your EasyPost Wallet.