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An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. In the context of Gelato Connect Logistics, APIs are used to interact with various carriers to request shipping labels, track shipments, and obtain shipping rates. By using APIs, GCL can seamlessly integrate with carrier systems to automate and streamline logistics processes.

Automation: APIs enable automated interactions between systems, reducing manual effort and errors.

Real-time Data: Access real-time information about shipments, rates, and delivery statuses.

Scalability: Easily scale operations by integrating with multiple carriers through a single API interface.

- Automation: APIs enable automated interactions between systems, reducing manual effort and errors.
- Real-time Data: Access real-time information about shipments, rates, and delivery statuses.
- Scalability: Easily scale operations by integrating with multiple carriers through a single API interface.

Sharing API Credentials from Carriers

To use carrier services through Gelato Connect Logistics, you need to share API credentials from your carriers. These credentials authenticate and authorize your access to carrier systems. Here is how you can share API credentials:

Contact your carrier account representative to obtain API credentials, which typically include an API key, username, password, and other necessary information.

Some carriers may have a developer portal where you can register and generate API credentials.

Securely Share Credentials with Gelato:

Once you have the credentials, securely share them with your Gelato Partner Account Manager. Ensure that credentials are transmitted through secure channels, such as encrypted emails or secure file sharing services.

Gelato will configure the credentials within the GCL system to enable seamless communication with the carrier APIs. Gelato ensures that all credentials are stored securely and used exclusively for authorized interactions with the carrier.

Gelato will perform testing to ensure that the API integration with the carrier is functioning correctly. Any issues or discrepancies will be addressed in collaboration with the carrier and your team.

By sharing API credentials, you enable GCL to interact directly with carrier systems, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of shipping orders.

1. Obtain API Credentials:
 Contact your carrier account representative to obtain API credentials, which typically include an API key, username, password, and other necessary information.
 Some carriers may have a developer portal where you can register and generate API credentials.
2. Securely Share Credentials with Gelato:
 Once you have the credentials, securely share them with your Gelato Partner Account Manager. Ensure that credentials are transmitted through secure channels, such as encrypted emails or secure file sharing services.
3. Configure Credentials in GCL:
 Gelato will configure the credentials within the GCL system to enable seamless communication with the carrier APIs. Gelato ensures that all credentials are stored securely and used exclusively for authorized interactions with the carrier.
4. Testing and Validation:
 Gelato will perform testing to ensure that the API integration with the carrier is functioning correctly. Any issues or discrepancies will be addressed in collaboration with the carrier and your team.
 By sharing API credentials, you enable GCL to interact directly with carrier systems, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of shipping orders.