Pre-Built Tooling
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Bearer Token (API Key) |
| Two-Way Sync | Yes |
| Events Supported | Yes (Webhooks) |
| Realtime | Yes |
| Supports Rate Limiting | Yes |
| Authentication Scopes Supported | N/A (Token-based authentication) |
Objects Supported
Alloy Automation supports syncing the following objects from EasyShip:- Account
- Addresses
- Analytics
- Auto Recharge
- Batches
- Boxes
- Categories
- Companies
- Courier Accounts
- Rates
- Shipments
- Tracking
- Warehouses
Set Up Guide
Trial Access
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Offers free trial? | Yes. Easyship offers a free account with pay-as-you-go pricing. Sign up at https://www.easyship.com to get started. |
| Requires requires paid sandbox | No paid sandbox required. You can use the free account with test mode for development. |
| Requires partnership to obtain authentication? | No. API credentials can be obtained directly from your Easyship account settings. |
Authentication (Bearer Token)
Easyship uses Bearer token authentication with an API key.- Log in to your Easyship account at https://www.easyship.com.
- Navigate to Connect → API Access in the left sidebar.
- Click Generate API Key or copy your existing API key.
- Enter your API Key as a Bearer token in Alloy Automation.
API Documentation
For detailed API documentation, visit: https://developers.easyship.com/Important Notes
- Easyship provides both production and sandbox API keys for testing
- The API key provides full access to your account, so keep it secure
- Easyship uses version-specific API endpoints (e.g., v2024-09)
Use Cases
1) Multi-carrier shipping rates
Fetch real-time shipping rates from multiple carriers through a single API integration, enabling customers to compare options and select their preferred shipping method at checkout.2) Label generation and fulfillment
Automatically create shipments and generate shipping labels when orders are placed in your ecommerce platform, streamlining the order fulfillment process.3) International shipping automation
Calculate duties, taxes, and landed costs for international shipments, and generate compliant customs documentation automatically for cross-border orders.4) Tracking and notifications
Sync tracking numbers and shipment status updates from Easyship to your order management system, enabling automated customer notifications and support inquiries.5) Warehouse and inventory management
Manage multiple warehouses, allocate inventory across locations, and optimize shipping costs by automatically selecting the nearest fulfillment center for each order.API Gotchas
- API versioning: Easyship uses date-based API versions (e.g., v2024-09). Make sure to use the correct version in your API requests and stay updated on version deprecations.
- Rate limiting: Easyship enforces rate limits on API requests. Monitor response headers for rate limit information and implement appropriate retry logic.
- Currency and units: Be consistent with currency codes (ISO 4217) and measurement units (metric vs imperial) across your integration to avoid errors in rate calculations.
- Address validation: Easyship performs address validation during shipment creation. Invalid addresses will result in errors, so validate addresses before submitting shipment requests.
- Courier account setup: Some shipping options require you to connect your own courier accounts in Easyship. Make sure the necessary courier accounts are set up before attempting to create shipments.
For questions or troubleshooting, contact support@runalloy.com.