Upon registration, certain EasyPost-powered accounts like USPS and DHL Express are immediately enabled. Others require activation through the Forge dashboard. This article outlines the steps to enable EasyPost-Powered Carrier Accounts.
Enable the EasyPost-Powered Carrier Account
- Log in to Forge and select Carriers from the left menu
- To enable an EasyPost-Powered carrier, select the toggle for any disabled accounts listed in the top section of the page.
- FedEx: Complete the form that opens and click CREATE to activate.
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UPS: After enabling, click the three dots to the right and select Edit Carrier 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 Carrier Account
- In the EasyPost Details Description field, enter a custom name and click Update.
The custom name will display on the Carriers table as the Description.
EasyPost-Powered Carriers for Sub Accounts
EasyPost-Powered Carrier accounts are automatically enabled for sub accounts when created, similar to platform accounts. To enable additional EasyPost-Powered Carrier Accounts on behalf of a sub account:
- Navigate to Sub Accounts.
- Select the three-dot menu for the sub account and click Manage Account.
- On the Sub Account Details page, scroll to Carrier Management, and click Add Carrier.
- Use the Quick Setup Carriers section to manage EasyPost-Powered Carrier accounts for the sub account.
FAQs
Q: Where does postage get charged for EasyPost-Powered carriers?
A: Postage and other fees for EasyPost-Powered carriers are billed directly to the EasyPost Wallet. In contrast, Bring Your Own Account (BYOA) Carriers bill charges directly to the account on file.
- With Decentralized white-label implementation, postage and fees are charged through each sub account's individual wallet.
- With a Centralized white-label implementation, postage and fees for the platform and all sub accounts are charged to the platform's wallet.