Test Carrier Detection API
AfterShip API returns tracking information of all our supported carriers swiftly so that you can share delivery updates quickly with customers.
You also get access to a testing API, which makes the whole process of carrier detection quick and error-free. That API is
Carrier detect API: POST
https://api.aftership.com/v4-beta/couriers/detect
Endpoint:
POST /v4-beta/couriers/detect
Authentication:
Header: aftership-api-key
Request Body:
Provide the tracking number like this:
Share your preferred carriers in this way
Two new fields have been introduced — ‘Origin country’ and ‘Destination country’ — to increase the accuracy of carrier detection. So, fill them up in the following way for better results:
Response Body:
There is no change made in the response body. It is as same as before: https://developers.aftership.com/reference/couriers#post-couriers-detect
For any other query, you can contact our support team available 24x7 for you 👍
You also get access to a testing API, which makes the whole process of carrier detection quick and error-free. That API is
Carrier detect API: POST
https://api.aftership.com/v4-beta/couriers/detect
Here are key details about the new testing API that you should be aware of:
Endpoint:
POST /v4-beta/couriers/detect
Authentication:
Header: aftership-api-key
Request Body:
Provide the tracking number like this:
{
"tracking": {
"tracking_number": "ERC584934723MY"
}
}
Share your preferred carriers in this way
{
"tracking": {
"tracking_number": "ERC584934723MY",
"slug": [“usps”, “fedex”, “dhl”, “malaysia-post”]
}
}
Two new fields have been introduced — ‘Origin country’ and ‘Destination country’ — to increase the accuracy of carrier detection. So, fill them up in the following way for better results:
{
"tracking": {
"tracking_number": "ERC584934723MY",
"origin_country_iso3": "MYS",
"destination_country_iso3": "MYS"
}
}
Response Body:
There is no change made in the response body. It is as same as before: https://developers.aftership.com/reference/couriers#post-couriers-detect
For any other query, you can contact our support team available 24x7 for you 👍
Updated on: 02/11/2022
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