Step-by-Step Guide: Integrating Amazon Easy Ship (India) with Base
Pre-requisites
• Amazon.in Seller Central account with Easy Ship enabled
• At least one Amazon marketplace integration already active in Base
• Pickup address verified in Seller Central
• Thermal or A4 printer installed in Base
Step 1. Open the Integrations panel
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Log in to your Base dashboard.
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Click Integrations ▸ Add Integration
Step 2. Locate the Amazon Easy Ship India connector
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In the search bar, type “Amazon Easy Ship”.
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Click the Amazon Easy Ship tile.
Step 3. Fill the Basic details block
Field on screen What to enter Example Account name Any internal label to recognise the connection AES – Delhi WH
Amazon account Choose the Amazon SP-API account you connected earlier (must be the same Seller Central login). Amazon-IN-Main
Choose Marketplace account From the drop-down, pick India (only option for Easy Ship). India
Why these fields matter
“Amazon account” supplies the authentication tokens, while “Marketplace account” anchors the connection to the IN marketplace so orders, pickups and labels stay in sync.
Step 4. Set default package dimensions
These pre-fill every order but can be overridden at ship time.
Tip: Easy Ship’s rate card uses the greater of actual vs. volumetric weight.
Step 5. Configure Advanced options
Field on screen Choices & best practice Automatic slot detection Yes
➜ Base auto-grabs the earliest pick-up slot Amazon offers for the pincode;No
➜ you’ll select slots manually.Download the invoice Yes
➜ Base fetches Amazon GST invoice PDFs along with labels;No
(default) if you already generate invoices elsewhere.Print SKU on shipping label Yes
➜ Adds SKU(s) under the barcode – handy for warehouse picking.Number of orders processed in one feed Leave blank for the default (30). Increase if you bulk-ship >30 orders at once (max 200 recommended). How to calculate the fixed weight of a cardboard Fixed value
orPercentage
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• Fixed — enter weight in grams/kgs.
• Percentage — Base adds X % of each parcel’s weight to cover packaging.Value for calculating cardboard weight Positive number only. Eg 200
(grams) or5
(percent).
Step 6. Save and run a quick test
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Click Save at the bottom-right.
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Head to Orders ▸ List, tick one paid order, and click Ship ▸ Amazon Easy Ship (India).
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Verify that:
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An AWB populates instantly.
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The label + (optional) invoice downloads or prints.
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Order status in Base flips to Shipped and in Seller Central to Ready for pick-up.
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FAQ’S
1. Why connect Easy Ship with Base?
When you link Easy Ship to Base via the Amazon Easy Ship API, shipping becomes a breeze:
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Auto-generated shipping labels
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Auto-forwarded AWB numbers to marketplaces
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Bulk or individual dispatch
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Auto email notifications to customers on shipment status. Base uniquely supports multiple Amazon Easy Ship accounts and sender addresses, unlike generic logistics brokers.
2. How do I ship orders using Base once integrated?
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Use the Order Manager to select orders
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Click “Ship with Easy Ship”
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Base will:
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Use Amazon API to generate AWB and label
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Print labels automatically (individually or bulk)
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Post AWB to Amazon/Seller Central
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Send tracking link/email to customers
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Update status and auto-run follow‑up actions
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3. What are the benefits over other courier services?
Feature | Base + Easy Ship | Competitors |
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API‑driven automation | ✅ Label + AWB automatic | Often manual |
Multiple Easy Ship accounts | ✅ Great for multi-warehouse use | ❌ Single account only |
Auto customer alerts | ✅ Email triggers | ❌ Often manual |
Warehouse-level pickup | ✅ Flexible addresses | ❌ Fixed or single |
Accurate tracking sync | ✅ Real-time via API | ❌ Delays or errors |
4. How can I optimise costs and performance in India?
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Know your zones: Base supports tools to track local/regional/national shipping slabs
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Use volumetric weight optimization: Enter exact L×W×H dimensions for accurate cost calculation
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Enable COD regionally: COD boosts revenue but adds fees. Base lets you toggle COD per warehouse
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Choose pick-up times regionally: In Delhi or Mumbai, create rules in Base for morning pick-ups to suit your city
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Track delivery trends: Use Base’s reports to spot issues in aggressive delivery zones and adjust packaging