Chronopost is the #1 express delivery parcel service in France. ShipStation's integration with Chronopost supports domestic delivery (including to French territories) and international delivery.
To create an account with Chronopost, visit the Chronopost sign up page.
Connection Requirements:
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An active account with Chronopost.
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Your Chronopost account number.
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A Chronotrace Code.
You will use your Chronotrace code as your account password in ShipStation. Contact your Chronopost account manager to request the Chronotrace Code to your account.
ShipStation's integration with Chronopost supports the following standard features:
ShipStation's integration with Chronopost allows for the following additional features:
Feature |
Description |
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Labels charged upon label creation |
Your Chronopost account is charged when you create the label, not when they are scanned. |
Carrier Insurance |
You may add Carrier Insurance to your Chronopost shipments in ShipStation. However, currently the estimated rate you see for the label will not include the additional fee for the added insurance. |
Void labels |
You can void Chronopost labels in ShipStation. However, Chronopost can take up to one hour to update and allow a label to be voided once created. If you attempt to void before this, you may receive an error. To resolve the error, wait one hour and attempt to void the label again. Labels voided in ShipStation cannot be used to dispatch a parcel. Voided labels cannot be reactivated. Labels not used within 2 months of creation are no longer valid. |
Supports Pickup Relay |
If your customer selects the Pickup Relay option during checkout, the order will import with the drop-off location as the recipient address. Select a supported Chronopost service when you configure the shipment and create the label normally. |
Customs forms |
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Label messages |
Chronopost supports 2 label message fields: Sender and Recipient Ref. |
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The rates you see in ShipStation are estimated rates. The actual rates billed to your Chronopost account may vary somewhat based on the actual weight, dimensions, and declared value (if insurance is added) of the parcel.
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Chronopost charges €3.95 for residential delivery. ShipStation cannot currently determine if an address is residential or commercial, therefor all validated domestic addresses show the commercial icon
in ShipStation.
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If using the 8.5"x11" label format, the borders of the label may not print as expected. However, you can still use the label as all required data will still be included.
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Chronopost does not support third-party billing.
Here are some common issues, potential causes, and troubleshooting tips.
Issue |
How to troubleshoot or resolve |
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Error when attempting to void a label: Cette étiquette n'est pas encore annulable, veuillez réessayer dans un instant. |
It can take Chronopost up to one hour to update and allow you to void a label. If you receive this message when attempting to void a label, wait one hour and try again. |