How to connect Shopify to Australia Post eParcel
Connecting Shopify to Australia Post eParcel
eParcel
Shopify
Background
Australia Post eParcel is a parcel delivery service for businesses, offering domestic and international shipping, electronic consignment, and return management. It provides tools for creating shipping labels, preparing documentation, and tracking deliveries. The service supports businesses of all sizes and integrates seamlessly with ecommerce platforms like Shopify, enhancing order fulfillment efficiency and customer service directly from the online store’s backend.
The Benefit
Integrating Shopify with Australia Post eParcel streamlines shipping processes, automates tracking updates, and enhances customer satisfaction by providing real-time delivery information.
Get an Australia Post Parcel Contract
- If you don't already have one, you can get a an Australia Post Parcel Contract from https://auspost.com.au/business/shipping/parcel-contract
- Click "Talk to an expert"
- and fill out the form.
Install Koi via the Shopify App Store
Once you have an eParcel account you can sign up for Koi by installing it via the Shopify App Store.
You can do this by:
You can do this by:
- Visiting the Koi Shopify App Store Page
- Clicking the install button
Wait for your Shopify records to Sync
Your Shopify Records including your Orders, Products and Customers will start to sync with Koi.
Go to the eParcel Settings page in Koi
Go to the eParcel Settings page in Koi by:
- 1️⃣ Click on the "Settings Gear" icon
- 2️⃣ Click on the "Shipping" menu item
- 3️⃣ Click on "eParcel"
Fill in your Australia Post API Credentials
Fill in your Australia Post eParcel API Credentails including your:
- Account Number
- API Key
- and API Password
Save your eParcel API Credentials
Don't forget to save your details!
Ensure that the eParcel shipping carrier is activated.
Finally, ensure that the eParcel shipping carrier is enabled
Conclusion
Now that your Australia Post eParcel account is connected, you're ready to start shipping Shopify orders with eParcel via Koi. Refer to the guide below for instructions on how to proceed!