Getting Started
This Getting Started section walks you through the crucial steps to set up Parcelcraft, integrate it with your Stripe account, and start using its features to streamline your shipping process.
Quickstart
Basic setup to create test labels
- Install Parcelcraft shipping in the Stripe Apps Marketplace (opens in a new tab).
- Sign up for a free EasyPost account (opens in a new tab). EasyPost is our shipping label partner. Getting your EasyPost API key is completely free.
- Enter your EasyPost API Key (opens in a new tab) into your Parcelcraft settings (opens in a new tab).
- Add an origin address in your Parcelcraft settings (opens in a new tab).
That's it! You've set up Parcelcraft Shipping. You can now print test labels.
Having trouble finding your EasyPost API key? Read our more detailed EasyPost connection guide.
Print real shipping labels
To use Parcelcraft for real shipping labels you'll also need to enter your billing details (opens in a new tab) in your EasyPost account to handle shipping costs.
Get your own negotiated carrier rates
You can use EasyPost's default carrier accounts or add your own carrier accounts (opens in a new tab) to get your negotiated rates. After you add your custom carrier accounts in EasyPost, refresh your Parcelcraft Shipping app in Stripe to see your latest shipping options
Common questions on this page:
I can't find my EasyPost API key
Make sure you have added your billing details and your address in your EasyPost dashboard to confirm your identity. If you still can't find you EasyPost API key in your EasyPost account on this page (opens in a new tab), you'll need to contact EasyPost Support (opens in a new tab) to ask them to enable API Keys on your account.
I don't have a Stripe account
If you don't have a Stripe account yet, setting one up is a simple process:
- Visit Stripe.com (opens in a new tab) to create your account.
- Follow the prompts to provide your business information and complete the registration process.
- Once your account is set up, you'll be ready to install (opens in a new tab) and start using Parcelcraft.