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ShipStation Integration

Learn all about integrating ShipStation and access our step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and everything you need to know!

Before You Dive In

The ShipStation integration connects your Ivorey™ store to ShipStation’s shipping and fulfillment platform. Once enabled, orders are automatically synced, live carrier rates appear at checkout, and shipping labels can be generated directly from your Ivorey™ dashboard.

ShipStation Features
  • Automated Order Sync: Orders placed in your Ivorey™ store are automatically synced to ShipStation for fulfillment.

  • Live Carrier Rates at Checkout: Display real-time shipping rates from your connected carriers during checkout.

  • Access Discounted Shipping Rates: Take advantage of reduced carrier rates available through your ShipStation account.

  • Centralised Fulfillment Management: Generate shipping labels, manage shipments, and track orders.

  • Branded Shipping Notifications: Customers receive tracking updates through your store’s branded email communications.

This guide is perfect if you want to:

  • Connect ShipStation to your Ivorey™ account

  • Automate shipping and fulfillment by syncing orders

  • Display live shipping rates at checkout

  • Create and manage shipping labels


Step 1: Install the ShipStation Integration and Connect Your Account

Begin by installing the ShipStation Integration to enable seamless syncing between your Ivorey™ store and ShipStation.

  1. From the main Ivorey™ menu, go to your [Account Settings] > [Integrations]

  2. Search for [ShipStation] > click [View App] > [Install] > and select [Allow & Install]

  3. Login to your ShipStation Account > then go to [Settings] > [Account] > [API settings] > [Generate API]

  4. From the main Ivorey™ menu, go to [Settings] > [Integrations] > [ShipStation] > and enter your LIVE API key and API Secret Key

  5. Click [Connect]

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​Only Live API Tokens are supported, which means that test tokens will not work.

Step 2: Complete the Setup Checklist in ShipStation

  1. Ensure at least one Ship From Location is created: Log in to your ShipStation account then go to [Settings] > [Shipping] > [Ship From Locations]

  2. Enable the Package Option for all active carriers: Log in to your ShipStation account, go to [Settings] > [Shipping] > [Packages]

  3. Confirm that your ShipStation Account Currency matches your Ivorey™ store currency

  4. Once complete, check the boxes in the integration settings and click [Connect]


Step 3: Add Shipping Options in Ivorey™

  1. From the main Ivorey™ menu, go to your [Account Settings] > [Integrations] and open ShipStation > Click [+ Add Shipping] Option

  2. Enter a Shipping Option Name. This is what customers see at checkout

  3. Select one or more carrier services (e.g. USPS Priority, UPS Ground, FedEx 2Day)

  4. Set a Fallback Rate. This is used if live rates are unavailable

  5. Click [Create]


Step 4: Test the Checkout Flow

  1. Add a product to your store cart > and proceed to checkout

  2. Review the Shipping step > and confirm that live ShipStation rates appear

  3. If live rates don’t load, the fallback rate will apply automatically


Step 5: Fulfillment and Tracking

Once integrated, ShipStation becomes the central hub for managing order fulfillment, labels, and tracking. Once connected:

  • Orders auto-sync into ShipStation

  • You can generate and print shipping labels

  • Mark orders as shipped from ShipStation

  • Tracking numbers sync back to Ivorey™ and are sent to customers automatically


Frequently Asked Questions

Why are live rates not showing at checkout?

Make sure the customer has entered a valid shipping address and that carriers are active in your ShipStation account.

What happens if live rates aren’t available at checkout?

The fallback flat rate you set during setup will automatically be applied.

Why is currency mismatched between my store and ShipStation?

Rates only calculate correctly if your Ivorey™ store currency matches your ShipStation account currency. Update settings in both ShipStation and Ivorey™ if needed.

How many carriers can I access with ShipStation Integration?

You can compare live shipping rates from over 50 carriers.

What details must be configured in my ShipStation account?

Ensure your carrier accounts, sender/receiver details, and shipping rules are all set up correctly in ShipStation.

How do tracking numbers get shared with customers?

When you mark an order as shipped in ShipStation, tracking details sync back to Ivorey™ and are sent via branded notifications.

Can I create multiple shipping tiers?

Yes. You can set up multiple options (e.g., Standard, Express, Priority) by selecting different carrier services.

Will test tokens work for the integration?

No, a valid Live API token is required for the integration to work. Test tokens will not work.

Can I connect my own carrier accounts?

Yes! You can connect your own carrier accounts through ShipStation.

Can this be used if I have an in-person store too?

Yes! The best practice is to enable inventory sync and update this frequently to prevent overselling and stockouts. Connect Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, eBay, etc. to centralise order management anywhere else you sell.

Can I use Shipstation and Ivorey with my eBay store?

Of course - you can connect Shipstation directly to your Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, eBay, etc. to centralise order management and then sync with Ivorey™ for seamless online selling through eBay

How can I track delivery?

Use ShipStation’s analytics dashboard to track shipping costs, delivery times, and carrier performance. You can also add tags to your orders such as "shipped" when the order is sent via Shipstation to view in Ivorey™, however, our dashboard does not natively pull ShipStation analytics into its own reports.

What if I already use another store, like Woocommerce, and I'm currently migrating to Ivorey and setting up a new ShipStation account?

Before disconnecting anything:

  1. Export your WooCommerce order history, shipping presets, and automation rules

  2. Review your ShipStation store settings: carrier accounts, branded templates, automation rules, and tags

  3. Note any custom fulfillment logic (e.g. gift orders, international handling, inventory sync) that you want to replicate in Ivorey™

Since you're setting up a new ShipStation account:

  1. Reconnect only the Ivorey™ store via the LeadConnector integration

  2. Add your carrier accounts and configure sender/receiver details

  3. Rebuild your automation rules based on what worked in WooCommerce, but tailor them to Ivorey™'s product structure and checkout flow

Follow the official setup guide above to configure the new integration.
Publish settings and test the checkout flow to confirm live rates are displaying.
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You will also need to rebuild any tags, that have been set up in your previous online store (eg, woocommerce)


Need Help?

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  • Walk you through any of the steps

  • Troubleshoot anything that’s not working

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