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Overview

This documentation is a comprehensive guide for users navigating the FedEx Web Service Integration process. It details the steps for acquiring test credentials for initial testing and production credentials for a smooth transition to deploying their integration into FedEx's web service environment. Users will follow step-by-step instructions for registration, key acquisition, and label verification, ensuring a successful integration into FedEx's web service environment.

Testing Phase: Getting Test Credentials

Register on the Test Environment through the "FedEx Developer Resource Centre" website to initiate the testing phase for your FedEx Web Service Integration. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the FedEx homepage at https://www.fedex.com/en-gb/home.html and log in to your account.
  2. Navigate to the FedEx Developer Resource Centre at https://www.fedex.com/en-us/developer.html.
  3. Click on the "Develop and Test" link.

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  5. Select "Get your Test Key" to access the registration form.

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  7. Provide your Company Information and agree to the License Authorisation.
  8. For UK-based users, choose 'United Kingdom' for intra-country shipping testing or your actual country of FedEx account origin. Do not select "US & Global."
  9. Copy or screenshot the partial test credentials (test key, meter, and account number) displayed on the screen.

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  11. Your test password will be sent separately to the email address registered on the Company Information screen.
  12. The combination of Test Key, Password, Meter Number, and Account Number constitutes your Test Credentials for use in the Test Environment. Send requests to https://wsbeta.fedex.com:443/web-services.

Certification Phase: Getting Production Credentials

Upon completing the development and testing phase and ensuring satisfaction with your test label, follow the steps below to obtain Production Credentials:

  1. Log in to https://FedEx.com.
  2. Notify your FedEx Customer Technology Representative that you are ready to move to production, and be prepared to provide images of your Test Labels.
  3. Visit the FedEx Developer Resource Centre at https://www.fedex.com/en-us/developer.html.
  4. Click on "Move to Production."

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  6. Choose "Get Production Key."

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  8. Complete the Application Profile Screen and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

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  10. Provide your Account number and Company Information on the Contact Info Screen.
  11. Copy down the Production Key and Meter Number displayed on the screen.
  12. Your Production Password will be emailed to the registered email address on the Company Information screen.
  13. Email your Production Key to your Customer Technology Field representative, who will temporarily enable it for shipping.
  14. Update the URL for live requests to https://ws.fedex.com:443/web-services.
  15. Generate a set of shipping labels and email them to your Customer Technology Field representative for review.
  16. You will be certified for shipping on the Production Server upon meeting all FedEx requirements.
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