Overview
Ekart can be integrated with EasyEcom as a shipping carrier to manage shipment creation, shipment tracking, and return processing.
Once integrated, EasyEcom can automatically create shipments in Ekart and receive shipment status updates. This ensures that shipment activity remains synchronized between both systems.
When to Use This Feature
Use Ekart integration when:
Prerequisites
Before configuring Ekart integration, obtain the following credentials from the Ekart team.
Required details:
Merchant Code
Token
Location Code (optional)
These credentials are required to authenticate EasyEcom with Ekart for shipment operations.
Navigation
Go to:
Masters → Carrier Master
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Open Carrier Master
Navigate to:
Masters → Carrier Master
Step 2: Add a New Carrier
Click Add New
Step 3: Select Carrier
Choose Ekart from the carrier dropdown list.
Step 4: Enter Carrier Credentials
Enter the following details in the carrier configuration fields:
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Username | Enter the Merchant Code provided by Ekart |
| Password | Enter the Token provided by Ekart |
| Extra Credential 1 | Enter the Location Code (optional) |
Username and Password fields are mandatory.
These credentials are shared with the seller by the Ekart team during integration setup.
Step 5: Save the Configuration
Click Save to complete the setup.
You have now successfully integrated Ekart with EasyEcom
System Behavior
After the integration is configured:
- EasyEcom can create shipments with Ekart.
- Each shipment is assigned a unique tracking ID.
- Shipment tracking updates are received from Ekart and reflected in EasyEcom.
- Shipment status is updated in EasyEcom as the shipment progresses.
Cancellation Handling
Ekart uses a single process for cancellation requests.
System behavior depends on the shipment stage.
| Shipment Stage | Result |
|---|
| Before pickup | Shipment is cancelled |
| After pickup | Shipment is processed as RTO |
Outcome
After completing the integration:
FAQs
Do both shipment types use different authentication methods?
No. Both shipment types use the same authentication process.
Can shipments be created directly from EasyEcom?
Yes. Once the integration is configured, EasyEcom can create shipments automatically.
How are shipment cancellations handled?
If the cancellation request is raised before pickup, the shipment is cancelled.
If pickup has already occurred, the shipment moves to the RTO process.