# Porter Express
Integrating Porter Express with Shipra allows you to seamlessly manage shipments, automate tracking, and streamline the delivery process. This guide will walk you through the steps to integrate your Porter Express account with Shipra.
## Before You Start
Before you begin the integration, you will need to contact Porter Express to obtain the following details:
* **Email**: The **Email** associated with your Porter Express account.
* **Password**: The password for accessing your Porter Express account.
You can reach out to Porter Express Services support team to get these parameters if they are not already available.
## Step-by-Step Integration
### Step 1
Log in to your Shipra account at [app.shipra.io](https://app.shipra.io/).
### Step 2
Go to Integrations -> Carriers
In the list of all carriers, search for Porter Express
click on activate
### Step 3
Enter Porter Express Credentials
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You can activate same carrier multiple times with same credentials with different Nick Name
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## Fill Shipment Detail
**Weight:** The actual weight of the package itself.
(*Note: The weight is measured in kilogrammes* )
**Account Number:** Enter the Customer Account Code, e.g., CR21001081
**Product Type:** Select one option from the list below
Product Type is used to specify the kind of shipping service.
| **Product Type** | **Stand by** | **Description** |
| ---------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| **DS** | Domestic Standard | Regular domestic shipping |
| **DE** | Domestic Express | Faster than standard shipping |
| **DF** | Domestic FastTrack | Delivery within 4 hours |
| **JT** | Jet Service | Delivery within 2 hours |
| **CB** | Cross Border | International shipping |
| **RE** | Reverse | Return shipment |
**Pay Type:** Select one option from the list below
The payment type for the shipment.
* **1-COD**(to be collected from the consignee or receiver)
* **0-CCD**(pre-paid)
**Order Type**: Select one option from the list below.
* **Order No** – *Select if you do **not** have a reference number*
* **Ref No** – *Select if you **do** have a reference number*
Once you have entered these credentials, click **Activate** to link the two systems.
Upon successful integration, Shipra will automatically configure a **webhook** to receive status updates from Porter Express Status. This ensures that tracking and delivery statuses are updated in real-time on Shipra, allowing you to stay informed about the progress of each shipment without any manual intervention.
No additional setup is required for **webhooks**
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