Shipping Tools & Developer Guide

Send Your Australia Post MyPost Business Orders

To start sending your orders with Australia Post you must navigate to the Shipping Manager, but first, make sure you:

Once you've completed this, please ensure you follow these steps to send your Australia Post MyPost Business orders with Interparcel:

  1. Send Your Orders
  2. Track & Manage Your Orders
  3. Cancel Your Orders

Step 1: Send Your Orders

  1. You can now send your Australia Post orders through our Shipping Manager. To do that, log in to your Interparcel account. Hover over the Shipping Tools tab and click Shipping Manager.
    2. shipping tools tab
  2. To import your orders from your online store, click Fetch Orders and select your ecommerce platform. You can select more than one to display them on your Shipping Manager. If your store is not displayed it's because you will need to integrate your online store first.
    3. shipping manager: click fetch orders
  3. Click Select Service from the order you would like to send and choose the Australia Post service you prefer. Only the services you have previously activated in your MyPost Business account settings will appear.
    4. shipping manager with three orders
  4. Once you've selected the service, a blue Confirmation button will appear next to the order.
    5. shipping manager with three orders
  5. If you have selected any other courier services, an orange Add to Cart button will appear next to the order.
    6. shipping manager with three orders
  6. To process your Australia Post order from MyPost Business, select it and click Confirm.
    7. shipping manager with one order selected and confirmed button clicked
  7. Your order will then appear in the Ready To Ship tab. If you check your Australia Post account, you will see that your order has already been created within your account.
    8. ready to ship tab within the shiping manager
  8. Go to the Ready To Ship tab, select the order, and click Book Shipment to process your order and generate your label. Your stored payment method will be charged by Australia Post and the order will be moved to the Booked Today tab.
    9. orders selected and cook shipment button selected
  9. Go to the Booked Today tab, and click Print Label. To print your Australia Post labels you will need to install our Print Manager first.
    10. order selected and print label button selected
  10. If you are not ready to send the order, you can also put it on hold. To do that, select the order and click Cancel Shipment. It will be moved to the New Shipments tab.
    11. order selected and print label button selected
  11. Select the order again and click Put on hold. It will then be moved to the On Hold tab.
    12. order and put on hold button selected
  12. To take it back to the New Shipments tab and process the order, select it and click Take Off Hold.
    13. on hold page with order and take off hold button selected
  13. You can select all these options from the three dots next to the order as well.
    14. order selected and three dots clicked next to the order

Step 2: Track & Manage Your Orders

  1. To track your order, insert the tracking number in our tracking page or go to My Orders and click the tracking number of the order.
    2. track my parcel page
  2. You can also see your Australia Post order manifests by clicking Manifests from the left side bar. The ID for your processed orders will appear on the left.
    3. manifests page
  3. If you haven't printed your label yet you can do it now by going to My Orders, from the left side bar of your Interparcel account, and clicking the order.
    4. my orders page
  4. Click Print Shipping Label to print your label.
    5. order page

Step 3: Cancel Your Orders

  1. To cancel an order, go to the Manifests page and click on the ID number of the order:
    2. manifests page
  2. It will take you to your MyPost Business account. Click View.
    3. Refund Australia Post page
  3. Click Refund.
    4. Refund Australia Post page
  4. You have refunded the order from your Australia Post MyPost Business account and it will take between 5 to 10 business days for the refund to occur.
    5. Refund Australia Post page

Shipping Manager FAQs

Can I use the Shipping Manager to send a manual shipment?

Yes. In order to create a manual shipment, you must navigate to the Shipping Manager and then select Create Shipment at the top right of the dashboard. You will then see a form where you must fill out all your shipping details such as parcel dimensions, weight, collection address, and more.

Can I use the Shipping Manager to send the orders I uploaded with a CSV file?

Yes, in order to upload your orders with a CSV file, you must navigate to the Shipping Manager and then select the button Fetch Orders. You will then see the option to Import from CSV.

The label doesn't print, what can I do?

If you encounter issues with label printing, it's possible you haven't installed the Print Manager. To resolve this, please watch this video on how to install it. This will ensure smooth and error-free printing.

I can't see the Australia Post services in my quote listing

Don't worry, Australia Post services may not appear in the shipping calculator. However, they will become accessible within your Shipping Manager once you connect your MyPost Business account. This integration unlocks a wide range of services for you to choose from.

If I cancel the order within Shipping Manager, is it refunded as well in MyPost Business account?

No, the cancellation process is separate. To refund an order, you'll need to follow the steps outlined above. If you are on a charge account as a payment method with Australia Post, you will need to contact MyPost Business support via 'Help & Support' within your MyPost Business dashboard.

What are the benefits of integrating MyPost Business account?

Integrating your MyPost Business account with Interparcel offers numerous benefits. It enables seamless management of all your order fulfilments from one centralised platform. This will allow you to reduce the time it takes to fulfil all your orders to just seconds, and can be made even faster using automation tools like our rule manager. In addition, by leveraging Interparcel's large network of couriers, you can access more competitive rates and a wider range of delivery options.

What are the ecommerce platforms that can be integrated with Interparcel?

Interparcel is versatile and designed to integrate with numerous ecommerce platforms, such as Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento 2, eBay, BigCommerce, Etsy, Neto, Wix, PrestaShop, Squarespace, and Zencart.

How much faster can Interparcel make my current fulfilments with MyPost Business?

On average, businesses have seen an 85% reduction in the time it takes for manual processing of their orders. For businesses that see dozens of orders a day that can end up being hours of time spent fulfilling orders. This is largely due to Interparcel's automation capabilities, list of couriers to select on a centralised platform, and streamlined processes.

For a specific estimate, you may want to consult directly with Interparcel or try our 60-Day FREE Trial to measure the difference for yourself.

Will the Australia Post shipping services automatically show up after I integrate my account?

It should as long as you've activated the Australia Post services within your Interparcel account.

Didn't Find What You're Looking For?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your integration or questions about how to send your order simply email us at shippingtools@interparcel.com.au, and we'll provide the assistance you need.