Shippo's UI & API

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While customers can use whatever feels like the right fit, the Web App is best suited for entrepreneurs and growing SMBs. And, the API is generally best suited for large enterprise brands and also for SMBs looking to scale with a more custom solution.
- True
- False

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Why do customers use Shippo’s API?
- To negotiate discounted rates through our partner programs with carriers.
- To get access to print out labels that they purchased from another platform.
- To retrieve rates, purchase labels, validate addresses, and track shipments.
Correct Answer

A. To retrieve rates, purchase labels, validate addresses, and track shipments.

Explanation

Customers use Shippo's API to retrieve rates, purchase labels, validate addresses, and track shipments. This API provides a comprehensive solution for all their shipping needs, allowing them to easily access and manage these processes in one place. By using Shippo's API, customers can streamline their shipping operations and ensure efficient and accurate delivery of their packages.

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If you already know the carrier and service level you want to purchase, you can use single call label creation.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because if you already know the carrier and service level you want to purchase, you can use single call label creation. This means that you can create a shipping label with all the necessary information in just one call, streamlining the process and saving time. This option is convenient for those who have already made their decision and do not need to compare different carriers or service levels.

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You can retrieve rates using QUOTE as your object purpose, but you cannot “purchase” that rate. The rate object must have the object purpose as PURCHASE if you want to purchase that rate for a shipping label.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because the rate object with the purpose of QUOTE allows you to retrieve rates for shipping, but it does not allow you to actually purchase the rate and generate a shipping label. To purchase a rate and generate a shipping label, the rate object must have the purpose set as PURCHASE.

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5.

Shippo can be used to retrieve rates using the API, but you must purchase the shipping labels using the web app.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Shippo can be used to retrieve rates using the API, and it also allows users to purchase shipping labels using the API. Therefore, the statement that you must purchase the shipping labels using the web app is incorrect.

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6.

Can I track a package using Shippo when I purchased the label at the Post Office?
- No, if you purchase the label directly from the carrier, you cannot track it using Shippo.
- No, Shippo can only be used for tracking labels purchased using Shippo.
- Yes, you can track shipping labels created using Shippo and outside of Shippo.
- Yes, you can track shipping labels you purchase at the Post Office, but not if you purchased them on usps.com
Correct Answer

A. Yes, you can track shipping labels created using Shippo and outside of Shippo.

Explanation

The correct answer is that you can track shipping labels created using Shippo and outside of Shippo. This means that even if you purchase a label at the Post Office or through another carrier, you can still use Shippo to track the package. Shippo is not limited to only tracking labels purchased through their platform.

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Shippo does not support a Testing environment for Tracking. You can only use your Test API Token for testing rate retrieval.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because Shippo does support a Testing environment for Tracking. In addition to using the Test API Token for testing rate retrieval, you can also use it for testing tracking functionality.

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Shippo's UI & Api

While customers can use whatever feels like the right fit, the Web App is best suited for entrepreneurs and growing SMBs. And, the API is generally best suited for large enterprise brands and also for SMBs looking to scale with a more custom solution.

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Why do customers use Shippo’s API?

If you already know the carrier and service level you want to purchase, you can use single call label creation.

You can retrieve rates using QUOTE as your object purpose, but you cannot “purchase” that rate. The rate object must have the object purpose as PURCHASE if you want to purchase that rate for a shipping label.

Shippo can be used to retrieve rates using the API, but you must purchase the shipping labels using the web app.

Can I track a package using Shippo when I purchased the label at the Post Office?

Shippo does not support a Testing environment for Tracking. You can only use your Test API Token for testing rate retrieval.