The Canada Post integration in WowShipping allows you to display live Canada Post shipping rates directly at checkout, based on real-time carrier data.
⚠️ Important: This page covers Canada Post authentication and carrier-specific settings only. 👉 Continue to the Carrier Live Rate page to configure Default Weight and Dimensions, Packaging Strategy, Rate Markup, and Fallback Method.
Here’s how to connect Canada Post with WowShipping.
Step 1: Select Canada Post as Your Carrier
Follow these steps to set up Canada Post:
- Create a new shipping method or open an existing one you want to configure.
- Choose Carrier Live Rates as the shipping rate calculation method.
- Select Canada Post from the list of available carriers.
Once selected, the Canada Post Account configuration section will appear.
Step 2: Connect Your Canada Post Account
After selecting Canada Post, you need to authenticate your account:
- Scroll to the Canada Post Account section.
- Click Connect Account.
- A modal titled Manage Canada Post Account will open.
- Enter your Customer Number, API Username, and API Password.
- Click Save to complete the connection.
Note: You’ll need to obtain your API credentials from your Canada Post developer account. These are typically available in the Canada Post Developer Program dashboard. If you don’t have credentials, you’ll need to register with Canada Post first.
Once connected successfully, you’ll see the confirmation message: “Account connected successfully!”
Step 3: Configure Canada Post Shipping Options
After connecting your account, configure the shipping method details.
1. Select Environment
Choose the environment you want to use:
- Test – Recommended while setting up and validating rates
- Live – Use this to display real Canada Post rates at checkout
2. Select Product / Service
Choose the Canada Post service you want to offer from the Service dropdown. This includes domestic and international services such as expedited, regular parcel, priority, or express options.
The selected service determines the shipping rate, delivery timeframe, and service level shown to customers at checkout. Choose a service that aligns with your fulfillment process, delivery expectations, and customer needs.
How to Add Multiple Canada Post Services
WowShipping allows you to offer multiple Canada Post services by creating separate shipping methods. To do this:
- Create a new shipping method.
- Select Carrier Live Rates → Canada Post again.
- Your account will already be connected, so no credentials are required.
- Choose a different Canada Post service.
- Configure unique settings for that shipping method.
This approach gives customers more delivery options while allowing you to control pricing and availability.
Next Steps
After completing the Canada Post setup, continue to the Carrier Live Rate page to configure:
- Default weight and dimensions
- Packaging strategy
- Rate markups or adjustments
- Fallback shipping methods
Need Help?
If you need additional assistance with the Canada Post integration, reach out to our support team.