Pre-Built Tooling
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Authentication | HTTP Basic Authentication (API Key) |
| Two-Way Sync | Yes |
| Events Supported | Yes (Webhooks) |
| Realtime | Yes |
| Supports Rate Limiting | Yes |
| Authentication Scopes Supported | N/A (API Key based authentication) |
Objects Supported
Alloy Automation supports syncing the following objects from Easypost:- Addresses
- Parcels
- Shipments
- Rates
- Tracking
- Batches
- Insurance
- Customs Info
- Carriers
- Webhooks
- Events
- Pickups
- Refunds
Set Up Guide
Trial Access
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Offers free trial? | Yes. EasyPost offers a free test mode with no credit card required. Sign up at https://www.easypost.com to get started. Production usage is pay-as-you-go. |
| Requires requires paid sandbox | No paid sandbox required. Test mode is completely free for development and testing. |
| Requires partnership to obtain authentication? | No. API credentials can be obtained directly from your EasyPost account dashboard. |
Authentication (HTTP Basic Authentication)
EasyPost uses HTTP Basic Authentication with your API Key.- Log in to your EasyPost account at https://www.easypost.com.
- Navigate to API Keys in your account dashboard.
- You’ll see both Test and Production API keys. Copy the appropriate key for your environment.
- Enter your API key as the username in Alloy Automation (password field can be left empty or use the API key again).
API Documentation
For detailed API documentation, visit: https://www.easypost.com/docs/apiImportant Notes
- EasyPost provides separate API keys for test and production environments
- Test mode uses test carrier credentials and won’t create real shipments
- Production API keys require account verification and funding
- API keys authenticate using HTTP Basic Auth with the key as the username and blank password
Use Cases
1) Multi-carrier rate shopping
Compare shipping rates across 100+ carriers in real-time to offer customers the best price and delivery options at checkout without managing individual carrier integrations.2) Label printing automation
Automatically purchase shipping labels when orders are placed, eliminating manual label creation and streamlining your fulfillment workflow.3) Package tracking
Retrieve real-time tracking information from multiple carriers through a unified API, enabling automated customer notifications and support ticket updates.4) Address verification
Validate and standardize shipping addresses before creating shipments to reduce delivery failures and return-to-sender issues.5) International shipping compliance
Automatically generate customs forms and calculate duties and taxes for international shipments, ensuring compliance with cross-border shipping regulations.API Gotchas
- API key security: EasyPost API keys provide full account access. Never expose them in client-side code or public repositories. Use separate test and production keys.
- Test vs production mode: Test API keys use test carrier accounts that don’t create real shipments. Make sure to switch to production keys when going live.
- Address verification timing: Address verification is a separate API call that should be done before creating shipments. Unverified addresses may result in delivery failures.
- Rate caching: Shipping rates can change frequently. Don’t cache rates for extended periods—fetch fresh rates at checkout to ensure accurate pricing.
- Webhook signatures: EasyPost webhooks include signatures for security. Always verify webhook signatures to ensure requests are coming from EasyPost.
For questions or troubleshooting, contact support@runalloy.com.