For those with advanced logistics

Build your own order connection with PostNord’s API

Do you want to get as much flexibility out of PostNord’s services and your Portal account as possible? With our API you can build the kind of order connection you need. You or your developers can create a tailored shipping system that communicates directly with PostNord Portal Business. It’s super easy with plenty of documentation, so that you can create the connection and integrations you need.

Do you need help getting started with PostNord API? Get in touch and let’s go!

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What is an API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface[JD(C1] . It exists in order for different programs, applications and systems to be able to talk to each other. For example, you can use the PostNord API to connect your site or application to Skicka Direkt Business – our parcel booking system.

We can compare an API to a sort of bridge that allows different programs to communicate with each other. Or, you can think of it as ready-made building blocks you can use to perform certain functions. Using API’s you don’t need to reinvent the wheel each time and can instead use readily available snippets of code. This saves time, and you can quickly build a solution that works without too many developmental requirements.

PostNord API – how does it work?

The PostNord API is a so-called Rest API, or RESTful API. It works like a bridge between your application or website and our system. For example, you can place one or multiple shipment orders in Skicka Direkt Business without having to enter all the information manually.

Here are some suggestions of features you can integrate with your service thanks to our API:

  • Create shipping orders when a customer buys a product in your web store
  • Print shipping notes
  • Track parcels and send a tracking link
  • Make send-outs
  • Manage customer support cases and claims
  • Identify the closest collection point and tell your customer about it
  • Calculate an estimated delivery time
  • Make send-outs with customs information

Kom igång med API

Skicka en förfrågan nedan så kommer vårt integrationsteam att höra av sig för att hjälpa er komma igång. Titta gärna på våra andra integrationslösningar ifall något intresserar dig.

Information om hur PostNord behandlar dina personuppgifter och om dina rättigheter under dataskyddslagstiftningen finns i PostNords integritetspolicy.

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Who can use the PostNord booking API?

Our API is made so that anyone with development experience can use it. It suits a large number of applications and can communicate in most programming languages.

Here’s a tip – PostNord also has several integrations through plugins, for example for Klarna and most e-commerce systems. In many cases they are a simpler but still a great alternative if you don’t need all the functionality our API has to offer. Learn more about our integrations.

How do I start using the PostNord API?

We’ve compiled a detailed API guide to help you or your developer explore the various features in our application programming interface. In it we tell you all about how to get started with your integration.

If you’re interested in trying out the PostNord API you can use our Sandbox for development free of charge. For product environments you can choose between a client plan or partner plan.

  • Start by creating an account in our developer portal.
  • When you log in to your account in the PostNord developer portal you create an API key which you must then use to authenticate your API requests.

It’s really not harder than that to get started. Do you need any help? Reach out to us at kundintegration.se@postnord.com and we will help you start using PostNord API.

PostNord API has support for, for example:

  • cURL
  • PHP
  • C#
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • NodeJS
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Dart
  • Go
  • Swift
  • OCaml
  • Shell
  • PowerShell
  • ObjectiveC

Advantages of PostNord API

Creating an API connection for PostNord has multiple advantages:

  • Maximum flexibility – you decide how your application will interact with PostNord’s services
  • Simple – detailed documentation to make it super easy for developers to build API integrations
  • Value for money – many API features are free, others are affordable
  • Generous traffic limits – unlimited use is often possible
  • Technical support – we help you get started or move forward
  • API control panel – full control over features, use and connections
  • Statistics – analyze use and integration
  • Sandbox – a completely free environment to develop API integrations in