Want to use EasyPost to ship with FirstMile? This guide will break down all the necessary steps to make it happen.
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If you haven't generated your first shipping label with EasyPost, we recommend reading our Getting Started Guide to learn how.
FirstMile is a multi-carrier ecommerce parcel solution providing a simple way for customers to save on shipping without compromising on transit times. FirstMile leverages its wide network of international, domestic, and regional carriers to find the most optimized shipping option for its customers based on the desired service level. Save on shipping or reduce transit times with one integration through FirstMile today.
Let's start shippingFirstMile delivers 6 days per week (Mon-Sat).
Service | Transit Time | Max Dimensions (inches) | Max Weight (ounces) |
|---|---|---|---|
XParcelPriority | |||
XParcelExpedited | |||
XParcelReturns | |||
XParcelGround | |||
XParcelExpeditedPlus |
See service levels for all EasyPost-supported carriers.
FirstMile supports ground, expedited, priority, and returns for U.S. domestic shipments.
Follow the instructions below to start shipping with FirstMile through EasyPost. If you have not created an EasyPost account, sign up now!
Your agreed-upon rates with FirstMile will return from the Shipping API in real-time, once you set up your FirstMile account within EasyPost.
Generating shipping labels for FirstMile is the same as generating them for any other carrier with EasyPost. See our Getting Started Guide for help generating your first shipping label.
EasyPost offers native FirstMile labels in PNG, ZPL, and PDF formats.
FirstMile can support pickups for any customer based on their agreement. Regular pickups can be arranged with the FirstMile team during the registration process; however, pickups cannot be scheduled through the EasyPost API.
Tracking statuses are available for all FirstMile shipments. Creating a Tracker for FirstMile is identical to creating a tracker with any other carrier through EasyPost.
Take a look at our Tracking Guide for support in creating your first Tracker.
Our Carrier Metadata endpoint can programatically return information about FirstMile including service levels, predefined packages, supported features, and shipment options.
Use this information to quickly integrate with FirstMile or make educated decisions about your carrier mix. You can also use the Carrier Metadata endpoint to retrieve information about all the carriers on the EasyPost platform.
Any questions about how to start shipping with FirstMile through the EasyPost API?