How to set up a UPS Account?

In this tutorial, we will show you how you can set up UPS Account to use it with Multi Carrier Shipping Plugin and get real-time shipping rates from UPS on your online store.

On this page

• Create UPS Account
• Connect Your UPS Account
• Sign up for Discounts (European Countries Only)
• Supported UPS Shipping Services
• Supported UPS Boxes

Create UPS Account

Visit UPS and register for a UPS Account by entering the details as shown below.

Visit the UPS Developer Kit page and create a profile, as shown below.

After creating the profile, you will get the following details via email from UPS.

Connect Your UPS Account

• To connect your UPS account with the app, click on Register with UPS Ready as shown below:

• You will be redirected to the UPS Registration page.
• Enter your UPS account number and click on CONNECT TO YOUR UPS ACCOUNT as shown below:

• You will be taken to the login page.
• Enter your Username, check the checkbox, and click on Continue as shown below:

• Enter your Password and click on login as shown below:

• Now your UPS account is connected. Click on PROCEED TO NEXT STEP as shown below:

• The registration is successful.

Sign up for Discounts (European Countries Only)

This section is exclusively for merchants shipping from the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium. They can avail of a special discount of up to 75% based on the region.

• To create a new UPS account, click on Sign Up as shown below:

• You will be redirected to the UPS Registration page. Fill in all the required details.

1. Title: This is a prefix used before a person’s name to signify their gender or marital status. It’s commonly “Mr.” for men, “Mrs.” for married women, and “Ms.” for women regardless of marital status.
2. First name and Last name: These are self-explanatory. Provide your full legal name.
3. Preferred username: This is the name you’d like to use as your login identifier for UPS services. It should be something unique and easy to remember.
4. Password: A strong password should contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Make sure it’s something you can remember but difficult for others to guess.
5. Company name: If you’re representing a business or organization, enter the full legal name of your company.
6. Email: Provide an active email address where you’ll receive notifications, updates, and communications from UPS.
7. Phone number: UPS may need to contact you via phone for various reasons. Enter your phone number, excluding the country code.
8. Billing Address: This is the complete address associated with your payment method. It’s important to enter it accurately to ensure proper billing and delivery of invoices.

• After entering all the details accurately, click on CREATE PROFILE as shown below:

• Now login to your newly created account by clicking on CONNECT TO YOUR UPS ACCOUNT as shown below:

• You will be taken to the Login page.
• Enter your Username, check the checkbox, and click on Continue as shown below:

• Enter your Password and click on login as shown below:

• You will be taken to the UPS Technology Agreement page.
• Read the agreement, check the checkbox, and click on Next as shown below:

• If your pickup address is the same as the billing address, proceed with clicking on “CREATE SHIPPER ACCOUNT” as shown below:

• If your pickup address is not the same as the billing address, please fill in the pickup address in the respective fields and then click on CREATE SHIPPER ACCOUNT.

• You will be shown the License Agreement,
• Read and agree on the terms and conditions, then click on APPLY PROMO CODE as shown below:

• The registration is successful.

Supported UPS Shipping Services

UPS provides different kinds of services that suit the various needs of the customer. If the customer needs fast delivery, then the customer can opt for faster services like Next Day Air. Likewise, the customer can select from the below-mentioned services.

UPS Domestic Shipping Services

• UPS Next Day Air
• UPS Next Day Air Saver
• UPS Next Day Air Early
• UPS 2nd Day Air
• UPS 2nd Day Air AM
• UPS 3 Day Select
• UPS Express 12:00
• UPS Ground
• UPS Standard

UPS International Shipping Services

• UPS Worldwide Express
• UPS Worldwide Express Plus
• UPS Worldwide Expedited
• UPS Worldwide Saver

UPS Mail Innovation Services

• UPS First Class Mail
• UPS Priority Mail
• UPS Expedited Mail Innovations
• UPS Priority Mail Innovations
• UPS Economy Mail Innovations

US-Specific UPS Shipping Services

• UPS SurePost® (USPS) < 1lb
• UPS SurePost® (USPS) > 1lb
• UPS SurePost® (USPS) BPM
• UPS SurePost® (USPS) Media
• UPS Simple Rate

UPS Simple Rate Shipping Services

• UPS Ground
• UPS 3 Day Select
• UPS 2nd Day Air
• UPS Next Day Air Saver

UPS Special Shipping Services

• UPS Insurance
• UPS Signature on Delivery
• UPS Shipping with Dry Ice
• UPS HazMat Shipping
• UPS Alcohol Shipping
• UPS Access Point Economy

UPS Freight Shipping Services

• UPS Worldwide Express Freight
• UPS Worldwide Express Freight Midday
• TFroce Freight LTL
• TFroce Freight LTL – Guaranteed
• TFroce Freight LTL – Guaranteed A.M.
• TFroce Freight LTL – Mexico

Supported UPS Boxes

UPS offers a variety of boxes for shipping various orders. Here is a list of UPS boxes available:

• UPS Letter
• UPS Tube
• UPS PAK
• UPS 25KG Box
• UPS 10KG Box
• UPS Small Express Box
• UPS Medium Express Box
• UPS Large Express Box
• UPS Small Box
• UPS Medium Box
• UPS Large Box
• UPS Extra Large Box
• UPS Extra Small Box

In case you face any issues or have any questions, please contact us and we will help you resolve any issues.