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

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

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Updated on: 02/11/2022