EPISHIP API Address Validation overview

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Overview

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Figure 1. EPISHIP API relationship diagram. The sequence of Address Validation, Get Shipping Rate, and Label Creation.

EPISHIP App

EPISHIP’s interface provides visual feedback on address quality. When users enter destination data, the system flags potential issues, suggests corrections (e.g., standardized abbreviations, correct zip codes), and allows users to accept valid carrier-suggested changes with a single click.

EPISHIP API

The REST API that manages the Address Book and performs real-time validation. It routes validation requests to the appropriate carrier based on the company’s configuration and returns detailed status codes (‘valid’, ‘corrected’, ‘invalid’) along with any suggested address modifications.

Authentication

Secured via Bearer tokens in the Authorization header. Access to address data is scoped to the authenticated user’s company, ensuring that customer contact information remains private.

Validation Engine

An intelligent auditing system that compares user input against carrier APIs. It detects residential vs. commercial status, corrects postal code formatting, and standardizes street abbreviations to prevent costly “Address Correction” surcharges on final invoices.

What can users do with the EPISHIP Address Validation API?

Users can use the EPISHIP Address Validation API to perform common workflows, such as:

Address properties available to view and filter through the EPISHIP Address Validation API:

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