How to Start Shipping from Business Central in 10 Minutes (Yes, Really)

If you’ve ever tried setting up parcel shipping in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you know it can get complicated fast. Between carrier accounts, third-party platforms, and licensing headaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even printed your first label.

That’s why we built Order Ship Express—a free, lightweight app that connects Business Central to EasyPost so you can start generating shipping labels in minutes. It’s designed for small and mid-sized businesses who want to streamline shipping without all the fuss.

Ready to see just how easy it is? Let’s walk through the setup.

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Step 1: Sign Up for an EasyPost Account

To get started, you’ll need an EasyPost account (it’s free to sign up).

You’ll be asked a few quick setup questions—name, email, company, etc. We recommend using a general shipping email like shipping@yourcompany.com.

Once you’re in, EasyPost will guide you through connecting your carriers. You can connect up to three carriers (USPS, UPS via the Digital Access Program, FedEx, DHL, etc.). We recommend choosing EasyPost’s built-in USPS or UPS options—they’re fast, simple, and eligible for discounted rates.

Finally, head to your EasyPost profile, find the API Keys tab, and copy both your Production and Test API keys. You’ll need those in a minute.

Step 2: Install Order Ship Express

In Business Central, go to AppSource and install Order Ship Express. It’s completely free and takes less than a minute. Once installed, search for and launch the Order Ship Express Setup Wizard.

You’ll be prompted to paste in your EasyPost API keys. Use the Production key first (this is required to complete the setup). Once entered, Order Ship Express will automatically connect to EasyPost and import your supported carriers.

No extra configuration needed. No complicated mapping. Just paste and go. At this point, you’re officially ready to ship.

Step 3: Test It—Let’s Create a Label

Let’s put it to the test. Create a new Sales Order in Business Central with a valid shipping address.

Then, click the Create Shipping Labels action (you’ll find it right on the Sales Order page).

You’ll now see your available shipping carriers and services—like USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground. Just select the one you want, click Get Rate to check the shipping cost, and then click Get Label.

And that’s it. The label downloads as a PDF, ready to be printed or sent to your warehouse.

Bonus Tips

Error message? If you see a 400 Bad Request error, double-check that your ZIP/postal code is valid and properly formatted.

Need to add a UPS DAP account? You can request one directly through EasyPost—it may take a few days to be approved.

Want custom freight pricing? Developers can use the OnBeforeGetFreightPrice() event to apply business-specific pricing logic (like markups, rules based on customers, etc.).

Need Help Getting Started?

We’re here to help! Whether you’ve hit a snag during setup or just have a question about how something works, our team is ready to support you.

You can connect with our technical team through the online forum, browse the knowledge base for quick answers, or reach out directly with questions. No call center scripts. Just real people who know the product.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need a big IT project just to print a shipping label from Business Central. With Order Ship Express, you can go from zero to shipping in under 10 minutes—with no extra licensing fees and no long setup process.

It’s the perfect way to get started with parcel shipping in Business Central—and if your needs grow, you can always scale up to Dynamic Ship later.