How to connect with ShipStation?
Step 1: Obtain shipstation API credentials
- Go to https://www.shipstation.com and Sign Up (or Login if you already have an account)
- You can select between 2 API services:
I. Shipstation (API V2 Key)

- Once logged in, select My profile

- Open API settings, select V2 API version and generate API Key

II. Shipstation API (API V1 Key)

- After you’re signed in, open your API settings in ShipStation and copy your Sandbox API Key
- You can use the sandbox key immediately to create test orders with the default carriers that ShipStation provides.

- (Optional) Upgrade your ShipStation plan to generate Live API credentials for real shipments.

- (Optional) Add more carriers to your ShipStation account in Carriers.
Step 2: Connect ShipStation to Synctrack Returns
- In Synctrack Returns, enable Ship with prepaid label:
Settings → Shipping Methods → Ship with prepaid label = On.

- Go to Settings → Logistics, then choose ShipStation Integration.

- Select the API token you wish to use

- Enter your package configuration and paste your ShipStation API token/credentials from Step 1.

- Save your settings. You can now create orders using ShipStation directly from Synctrack Returns.

Updated on: 20/03/2026
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