How to Generate Auspost Account API key and password

Getting an Australia Post API key depends on which service you are integrating. For most e-commerce setups (like calculating shipping rates, generating labels, or tracking), you will be using the Shipping & Tracking APIs via the Australia Post Developer Portal.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:An active Australia Post Business Account (with an eParcel or StarTrack contract number) OR a MyPost Business account.  Your 10-digit Account Number (if it's shorter, you will pad it with leading zeros later).  


To generate an AUSPOST API key and password.

Step 1:

Login into the https://developers.auspost.com.au

You should be able to use your existing logins. If you don't have a login, you will need to register.

Step 2:

Request API Access

  • After login, go to My Account → API Access.
  • Click Request Access.
  • Select the APIs you want (e.g., Shipping & Tracking, Postage Assessment, Address Validation).
  • Provide your Business Account Number (from your eParcel or MyPost Business account).

Step 3:

Approval by AusPost

  • AusPost will review your request.
  • go to this URL: h
    ttps://developers.auspost.com.au/apis/st-registration


    Fill in the details and follow the prompts


  • If approved, they’ll enable your account for the requested APIs.

Step 4:

Get API Key & Password

Once approved, go back to My Account → API Access → View Keys.

You’ll see:

  • API Key (username)
  • API Password

These are the credentials you’ll use in your API requests (via Basic Authentication).

Step 5:

Test and Go Live

  • You can first test using AusPost’s sandbox environment.
  • Once your integration is working, switch over to the production endpoints with the same credentials.

Step 6:

Go to Cart > Configuration > Shipping > Methods > Australia Post Accounts

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