Upon registration, certain default carrier accounts like USPS and DHL Express are immediately enabled. Others require activation through the ShipBlink Dashboard. This article outlines the steps to enable ShipBlink's Carrier Accounts.
Enabling Carrier Accounts
- Log in to ShipBlink and navigate to My Carriers.
- ShipBlink's discounted carriers, which offer deeply discounted rates, are grouped at the top of the screen.
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To enable a carrier, select the toggle in the upper right corner of the carrier tile. Users may need to agree to the carrier's Terms and Conditions for activation.
- FedEx: Complete the form that opens and click ADD to activate.
- UPS: After selecting the Create Account button, click the three dots to the right and select Edit 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:
- Select the desired account tile; a popup will open.
- In the Carrier Account Reference field, enter a custom name. This name cannot be edited once set.
- Select Save.
The custom name will appear on the account tile below the carrier logo as well as in the Create Label tool during the rate selection.
Purchasing Labels with ShipBlink Discounted Carriers
The ShipBlink carrier account will be immediately available for use once it is enabled. Label costs for these accounts are charged to the ShipBlink Wallet at label creation. Ensure the ShipBlink Wallet is set up before generating new shipping labels.
For additional information, see the article on ShipBlink Wallet Setup.