To validate shipping addresses in Magento 2 using the UPS API during the checkout process, you can follow these general steps:
- Sign Up for UPS Developer Account:
- If you don’t already have one, sign up for a UPS Developer account at the UPS Developer Portal.
- Get UPS API Access Credentials:
- Log in to your UPS Developer account and obtain the necessary API credentials (Access Key, User ID, and Password).
- Install a Magento 2 Extension:
- You may want to use a third-party Magento 2 extension that integrates UPS address validation. Some popular extensions are available on the Magento Marketplace, and they simplify the integration process.
- https://commercemarketplace.adobe.com/ecomplugins-upsvalidation.html
- Configure UPS Shipping Method:
- In your Magento 2 admin panel, navigate to Admin >
Stores > Configuration > Techgroup > UPS Address Validation. - Under “UPS,” enter your UPS API credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Account Number).
- Configure other UPS settings as per your needs.
- In your Magento 2 admin panel, navigate to Admin >
- Enable Address Validation:
- Make sure to enable address validation in the UPS shipping method configuration.
- Test the Integration:
- Perform a test order with various shipping addresses to ensure that the UPS API is validating the addresses correctly. This will help you confirm that the address validation is working as expected.
- Custom Integration (Optional):
- If you prefer a custom solution, you can implement UPS address validation directly in your Magento 2 store. Here’s a general outline of what you would need to do:
- Create a custom module to handle the address validation functionality.
- Use the UPS API (specifically, the “Address Validation” service) to verify the shipping address. You can make HTTP requests to the UPS API using the provided credentials.
- Handle the API response to determine if the address is valid, and provide feedback to the customer during the checkout process.