Authorization for web services (APIs) changed and conversion to REST format
UPS has changed the authorization for its web services (APIs):
- Previously, the web services were licensed via access keys.
- In the future, authorization will take place via a virtual token that needs to be requested from UPS via a web service.
In addition, the UPS web services must be converted to the REST format.
Deadline: Migration to OAuth by June 3, 2024
The changeover to the new OAuth authorization must be completed by June 3, 2024. After this date, it will no longer be possible to use the UPS web services mentioned below with the old access keys.
Affected web services
For shipping with Carrier Connect:
- Dangerous goods (Acceptance Audit Pre Check and Pre Notification): The dangerous goods web services are triggered in the background one after the other during label printing and transfer dangerous goods data relating to the shipping order to UPS in advance.
- Document upload (Paperless document upload): The “Paperless Document web service” ensures that the commercial documents are transferred to UPS when a shipping order is completed. Trade document upload: Paperless document upload
- Access Point (Locator): The Access Point Locator web service searches for the nearest access point location in the area when a shipping order is completed.
- Authorization: Authorization Code (new), Generate Token (new), Refresh Token (new)
For receiving status data with Carrier Event Service/Monitoring & Alerting:
- Quantum View® UPS Quantum View® allows you to track and manage your shipments.
- Authorization: Authorization Code (new), Generate Token (new), Refresh Token (new)
Self-service migration possible
A migration guide will help you get to know all the necessary background information and perform the necessary steps. This allows you to carry out the migration yourself:
Learn everything you need to know about the migration in the migration guide.
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