GOFO BYOCA Guide

GOFO is a U.S.-founded, technology-driven last-mile delivery carrier providing domestic delivery services for ecommerce platforms and brands.

EasyPost supports GOFO through two account options:

• GOFO Wallet: Use GOFO through an EasyPost Wallet without establishing a separate billing relationship with GOFO. Shipment charges are billed through EasyPost.
• GOFO BYOCA: Connect an existing GOFO account to EasyPost using credentials provided by GOFO. Billing is handled directly by GOFO.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing GOFO BYOCA shipping with the EasyPost API, focusing on account setup, rates, label creation, tracking, and more.

Sign up for an EasyPost account to obtain a Test and Production API key. See Authentication and Key Management for more information.

1. Contact GOFO to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details about the account.
2. Inform GOFO about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.
3. Acquire rates and align any additional shipping needs.
4. Obtain the following account credentials from GOFO:
   1. username
   2. password
5. Input carrier-specific credentials on the Carrier Account Dashboard and select the entry port closest to the shipment origin address.

• LAX — Los Angeles, California
• CNO — Chino, California
• SFO — San Francisco, California
• SEA — Seattle, Washington
• DEN — Denver, Colorado
• SLC — Salt Lake City, Utah
• DFW — Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
• IAH — Houston, Texas
• ORD — Chicago, Illinois
• EWR — Newark, New Jersey
• JFK — New York City, New York
• PDK — Atlanta, Georgia (DeKalb-Peachtree)
• ATL — Atlanta, Georgia (Hartsfield-Jackson)
• MIA — Miami, Florida
• CLT — Charlotte, North Carolina

The API structure specified by EasyPost can also be used to add the GOFO carrier shipper account.

curl -X POST https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts \
  -u "$EASYPOST_API_KEY": \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "carrier_account": {
    "type": "GofoAccount",
    "description": "GofoAccount",
    "credentials": {
      "origin_hub": "VALUE",
      "password": "VALUE",
      "username": "VALUE"
    },
    "test_credentials": {
      "origin_hub": "VALUE",
      "password": "VALUE",
      "username": "VALUE"
    }
  }
}'

Download an EasyPost Client Library or utilize the REST API with cURL.

Examine the EasyPost Objects section to understand the API's structure, which is critical for constructing requests and interpreting responses.

GOFO BYOCA is a Live Rating integration, enabling real-time rate retrieval for shipments created via EasyPost.

• When creating a shipment, EasyPost requests GOFO for shipment rates specific to the user’s GOFO BYOCA account.
• The rates provided are directly from GOFO and tailored to the user's specific account details.
• In cases of discrepancies or incorrect rates, users are advised to contact their GOFO account representative.

Billing is directly handled by GOFO. EasyPost does not participate in the billing process for GOFO services. Contact a GOFO representative for details.

Refer to the Help Center for more information about payment methods, wallet funding, or account billing.

GOFO is a domestic-only carrier and supports the following service level:

• GOFO_PARCEL_PICKUP — GOFO parcel delivery service

GOFO provides shipping coverage within the United States. Customers must select the supported entry port closest to the shipment origin address when configuring the GOFO account.

GOFO supports parcels up to 25 lbs in actual weight and 30 inches in length.

GOFO’s standard delivery days are Monday through Sunday, including public and local holidays. Standard delivery times are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

There are no predefined packages for GOFO BYOCA.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for GOFO BYOCA is the same process as generating them for any other carrier.

Review the Getting Started Guide for help generating a shipping label.

One-call buys enable streamlined label purchasing through the EasyPost API by consolidating multiple operations into a single API request. This feature is designed to simplify and accelerate the shipping process by combining the creation of a shipment, retrieval of rates, and purchasing the shipping label into one efficient step.

See Reducing API Response Times for more information.

Manifesting is not supported or required for GOFO BYOCA.

GOFO BYOCA does not support returns.

GOFO assigns a merchant code that can optionally be provided using the merchant_id shipment option.

GOFO supports refunding and voiding labels through the EasyPost API.

GOFO labels are available in PNG, ZPL, and PDF formats.

GOFO does not support hazardous materials through the EasyPost integration.

GOFO pickups cannot be scheduled via the EasyPost API. Contact GOFO directly to arrange pickups.

EasyPost simplifies package tracking by offering two methods:

• Tracking with an existing number and carrier.
• Using a Tracker included with an EasyPost-purchased shipping label.

The service integrates webhooks for timely shipment updates. For detailed information on tracking methods, visit the Tracking Guide.

GOFO provides picture proof of delivery for all deliveries and makes up to three delivery attempts. Signature service is not currently available.

The Carrier Metadata endpoint can programmatically return information about service levels, predefined packages, supported features, and shipment options.

Use this information to quickly integrate and make educated decisions about the mix of carriers for shipping needs. Additionally, the Carrier Metadata endpoint is available to retrieve comprehensive information about all carriers on the EasyPost platform, enhancing decision-making for carrier services.

In addition to the guidance provided in our Carrier Guides, EasyPost offers support to assist with FAQs, troubleshooting issues, and inquiries related to the EasyPost platform.

Please visit the Help Center for more information.

For questions about getting started with the EasyPost API please talk to a Shipping Expert or contact our Support team.