You need to create a ticket with Metapack Customer Support to request access to PTS.
We will then take the following steps:
SFTP access
We will create an SFTP user account for you. This will give you access to your PTS feed. Please be ready with your public IP address.
You will then be provided with your FTP credentials, e.g.
Example Host: ftp.metapack.com Username: **** Password: **** Directory: /dmshared/out
The CSV files are placed in the /dmshared/out
directory.
Note
If required, multiple PTS feeds can be set up for you and populated on a single SFTP user account. Additional file directories can also be added on the SFTP account.
PTS Configuration
We will take you through the following in order to configure your PTS feed:
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The time interval at which each batch of CSV files is to be uploaded. Choose from 15, 30 or 60 minutes.
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Whether you want to receive updates when the files are empty (i.e. when there have been no status updates since the previous upload).
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The parcel statuses for which you want to receive updates (i.e. all statuses or just selected ones, e.g. "Out for delivery" and "Delivered" - refer to Metapack's parcel status codes).
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The carriers and carrier services for which you want to receive updates.
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The warehouses for which you want to receive updates.
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Whether the files to be archived following download.
Note
Regardless of the archive setting, you should ensure that all old files are removed from the SFTP site.
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Ensure that Delivery Manager is configured correctly.
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RaIse a ticket with Metapack Support to configure your SFTP access and PTS feed.
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Integrate the file structure into your CRM and other systems.