Aftership

Overview

AfterShip’s API tracks packages across 1,200+ couriers — one endpoint for any carrier. Auth is an API key (an invalid key returns 401, verified).

Quick Start

List couriers (replace YOUR_KEY):

curl "https://api.aftership.com/v4/couriers" \
  -H "aftership-api-key: YOUR_KEY"

{
  "data": {
    "total": 1200,
    "couriers": [ { "slug": "dhl", "name": "DHL" } ]
  }
}

Track a shipment:

curl -X POST "https://api.aftership.com/v4/trackings" \
  -H "aftership-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"tracking": {"tracking_number": "123456789", "slug": "dhl"}}'

Authentication

• Register at aftership.com → API key.
• Send as the aftership-api-key header (invalid → 401, verified).

Rate Limits & Notes

• Free tier: ~100 tracked shipments/month (check the docs); paid plans scale.
• One API covers 1,200+ couriers (auto-detect slugs).
• Webhook notifications for delivery events.

FAQ

Is AfterShip free? Free tier with a monthly shipment allowance; more is paid.

How do I get a key? aftership.com → dashboard → API key.

What’s the auth style? aftership-api-key header (verified).