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title: "ERPNext Shipping"
space: "ERPNext"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/erpnext_shipping"
updated: "2026-03-02"
---

> Introduced in version 13

**The ERPNext Shipping app helps you compare shipping rates being offered by multiple service providers, generate labels, and track your shipments' status.**

Integration with the following service providers is available:

1. [LetMeShip](https://www.letmeship.com/en/)
2. [SendCloud](https://www.sendcloud.com)

> To avail these features, the **ERPNext Shipping** app will have to be installed on your site. You can the avail the app [on GitHub](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext-shipping/tree/master), [on Frappe Cloud Marketplace](https://cloud.frappe.io/marketplace/apps/erpnext_shipping) or you can contact your hosting platform.

1. Setting Up
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For the app to work smoothly, you will have to generate an API key from **at least one** of the platforms listed above. Here is a guide to set them up:

### 1.1 SendCloud

1. Register on [SendCloud](https://panel.sendcloud.sc/accounts/signup/).
2. Follow [these steps](https://support.sendcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024967612-Service-points-for-API-Integrations#step-1-) to generate a **Public Key** and a **Secret Key**.
3. Search for **SendCloud** in the awesomebar.
4. Add the **Public Key** in the 'API Key' field and the **Secret Key** in the 'API Secret' field of the SendCloud DocType.
5. Check the **Enabled** field.
6. Save.

![Sendcloud API](/files/sendcloud_api.png)  


### 1.2 LetMeShip

1. Register on [LetMeShip](https://www.letmeship.com/en/).
2. Follow [these steps](https://www.letmeship.com/en-de/shipping-api/) to generate an **API ID** and **API Password**.
3. Search for **LetMeShip** in the awesomebar.
4. Add the **API ID** and **API Password** to the LetMeShip DocType. Check the **Enabled** field.
5. Save.

![LetMeShip API](/files/letmeship_api.png)  


2. Features
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### 2.1 Comparison of Shipping Rates

Once a [Shipment](/erpnext/shipment) is submitted, if the app is installed, the button **Fetch Shipping Rates** will appear. On clicking, you will get a list of services along with their service providers and rates.

![Fetch Rates](/files/fetch_rates.png)  


You can also add frequently used services to your **Preferred Services** using **Parcel Service Type**:

1. Assuming the highlighted service is our frequently used service, let us add it to our **Preferred Services**

![Highlight Service](/files/service_highlight.png)
2. Go to **Parcel Service Type** > **New**. Create a new **Parcel Service**. In our case, it is 'TNT'.
3. Add a **Parcel Service Type**. In our case, it will be 'Economy'.
4. Add 'Economy' to the **Parcel Service Type Alias** table as well.
5. Add a description (optional).
6. Enable the **Show in Preferred Services List** field. Save.

Now when you click on the **Fetch Shipping Rates** button, you will always see the previously highlighted service under **Preferred Services**.

![Preferred Service](/files/preferred_service.png)  


### 2.2 Creation of Shipment

After comparing rates, you can proceed with any one of the services by clicking **Select** against the appropriate service row. On clicking, a Shipment is automatically created on your service provider's platform.

You will notice that the **Shipment Information** section is updated automatically, based on the Shipment created.

![Shipment Creation](/files/create_shipment.gif)  


You can also search for your transaction on your service provider's platform using the **Shipment ID** field.

### 2.3 Printing Labels

To avail the **Print Shipping Label** button, the **Shipment ID** must be generated in the current record.

![Print Label Button](/files/print_label_button.png)  


You can then click on it and generate your shipping label.

![Dummy Shipping Label](/files/dummy_shipping_label.png)  


You can also track your shipment's status by clicking on **View** > **Track Status**.

> **Note** : The currently integrated platforms may not serve your region. Please visit the links attached against them to know more.