ParcelShield’s REST API enables real-time functionality to help you manage shipments, track deliveries, and react to exceptions as they happen.

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REST API Highlights

Key Capabilities

  • Low-latency, high-reliability operations
  • On-demand package creation and monitoring
  • Direct control over multi-carrier processes
  • Secure communication built on OAuth 2.0

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Security Considerations

Authentication

  • API key or OAuth 2.0 support
  • Token rotation and management
  • Role-based access for least-privilege

Data Protection

  • End-to-end TLS encryption
  • Strict data retention policies
  • Secure handling of PII

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Implementation Steps

1

Set Up Authentication

Obtain your OAuth 2.0 or API credentials. Configure these securely in your environment.

2

Try Sandbox Environment

Test your requests in a sandbox environment to ensure everything functions as expected.

3

Monitor & Optimize

Deploy to production and keep an eye on usage, rate limits, and any error responses.

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Integration Checklist

Obtain and securely store API credentials
Validate package creation and management endpoints
Handle error responses and rate limits
Set up monitoring and logging
Review security and data protection measures
Perform end-to-end testing before going live

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Next Steps

Authentication

Learn how to authenticate your requests and protect your credentials.

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