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Set up a connection to USPS

USPS is an independent federal government agency responsible for providing mail and package delivery services across the United States.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings: 

Setting

Instructions

Name your connection * 

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account.

API type * 

Choose your USPS API type:

  • All resources: Verify addresses, pricing information, shipping labels, tracking, and more.

OAuth 2.0 

client * 

Select the OAuth 2.0 client that stores the client ID and client secret provided to you by USPS.

To add an OAuth 2.0 client and configure your credentials, click the plus (+) button. Click the edit (pencil.svg)button to modify a selected OAuth 2.0 client. For more information, see Create an OAuth 2.0 iClient resource

How to retrieve the client ID and client secret: 

Scopes * 

Scopes are OAuth 2.0 permissions that USPS defines to limit access to your account.

How to configure scopes: 

ZIP code * 

Enter your USPS ZIP code.

How to retrieve the ZIP code: 

Tip

This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see OAuth 2.0 auth universal connector documentation.

How to retrieve the client ID and client secret

  1. Sign in to your USPS developer account.

  2. Navigate to Apps and click your App.

  3. From Credentials, copy the Consumer key (Client ID).

  4. Copy the Consumer secret (Client secret).

How to retrieve the Zip code

  1. Sign in to your USPS account.

  2. Navigate to My profile.

  3. Copy the Zip or Postal code.

How to configure scopes

  1. Click Scope.

  2. To access all of the scopes in the API, click the » button.

    – or – 

    Check the scopes you want to add and click the > button.

  3. Click Save.

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