HTTP requests and postal services

Using HTTP Requests in Planfix, you can track shipments from transportation companies.

• DHL
• FedEx

DHL

We’ll configure parcel tracking via the DHL API.

• Firstly, we send a GET request containing our tracking number and the API key of our app:

• Once we have received the response, we parse the shipping data received from DHL and add it to the appropriate fields:

FedEx

You can also track your shipment using a POST-request to the FedEx API.

• Step № 1 — Here, we’ll start by sending a POST request to obtain our authorization token:

• Step № 2 — Once we’ve parsed the response and received the token, we send a main request to FedEx to obtain our shipment information:

• Remember to add the token to the header of your main request.
• Step № 3 — Parse the information received from FedEx about the shipment and use it to fill in the appropriate field: