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How to Retrieve an EasyPost API Key

This guide will walk you through retrieving your EasyPost API Key to enable shipping functionality via your EasyPost parcel accounts.

Steps:

  1. Log in to EasyPost:
  2. Retrieve Your API Key:
    • Navigate to "Account Settings" on the side menu and then click "API Keys."
    • Your API Keys will be displayed on the dashboard.

       
      • Important:
        • Use "Production API Keys" only for your Infoplus production site.
        • Use "Test API Keys" only for your Infoplus test site.
        • Using the wrong key can result in accidental charges or voided labels.
  3. Copy the API Key:
    • Select the entire key using the "copy" button or by pressing Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (MAC).
    • Hyphens, commas, semicolons, or periods in the key can cause selection issues with double-clicking.
  4. Add the Key to Infoplus:
    • Navigate to the Infoplus "Parcel Account" table.
    • Select the EasyPost Parcel Account you want to update or create a new one if needed. Please see Create a Parcel Account for more details.          
    • Paste the copied API Key into the "Manifest Partner Credentials" field.

⚠️ Testing and Verification:

After retrieving your EasyPost API Key and associating it to a Parcel Account, it is recommended at minimum to test the using the following methods:
  •  Run the "Lookup Parcel Rate" process to confirm you can retrieve shipping rates.
  • Alternatively, create a test order, then ship it using the associated Parcel Account.