You will need a Canada Post Merchant ID Number for your Shoppe Pro Ultimate Canada Post Real Time shipping API. The Canada Post Module is used for online stores to calculate shipping costs in Canada with Canada Post’s services.
The service is completely free.
Step 1: Setup a small business account
Call Canada Post’s Venture One Small Business Department: 1-877-262-5762 Ask to setup a small business account. They will give you an Account/User ID#, be sure to write this down. A business account also gives you better rates on shipping so your business can save some money.
Step 2: Visit Canada Post's business website
https://www.canadapost.ca/cpid/apps/signup?execution=e1s1 Select the top option “My business has an existing relationship with Canada Post” Once there Create a User Name, Enter your Account # that you got in Step 1 and then create a password.
Step 3: Request a Merchant ID Number for online shopping cart
Call Canada Post’s Sell Online Help Desk: 1-866-511-0546 (Prompts: 1 for English, Enter Account Number followed by the # key, Dial 2/option two, follow prompt to talk with an operator)
Mention you are calling to setup a Sell Online Account so you can receive a Merchant ID# which you need for the Real Time Shipping capabilities.
Step 4: Enter your Merchant ID into your Administration area
Log into your Ultimate Administration area. Click Cart Settings > Payment, Shipping & Discounts > Manage Shipping > Real Time Shipping Configurations. Scroll down to Canada Post and add your Merchant ID to the "Canada Post Merchant ID" field. Scroll down and Save Changes.
Step 5: Add Canada Post Real Time Shipping Methods
Click the "Real Time Methods" tab. Click "Add a new real-time shipping method". Select a Canada Post shipping method from the dropdown and select All States/Provinces, or select only the ones you want to ship to for this method and then click Save Changes.
Make sure you enter the weights of all your products, otherwise the calculator will not work.
