Follow these instructions for the settings required to establish a connection with the Estes Express API.
The Connection Settings page is used to establish the app’s connection to the Estes web service. Enter the information prompted for, then click Save Settings. After the settings have been saved, click the Test Connection button. You’ll see a success message if the app was able to establish a connection with the Estes servers. If the test failed, something about your connection settings information is incorrect. Make the necessary corrections and try again.After you establish a successful connection, return to the User’s Guide for the app.
| Which API will you connect to? | Choose the API you want to connect to. Your preference should be for the REST API. The SOAP API is scheduled to be deprecated in late 2026. |
| Nickname | Enter a nickname for this connection. It is for your use only and will not be visible to visitors to your store. |
| Username | Enter the username you use to login into https://www.estes-express.com/ |
| Password | Enter the password associated with the username entered above. The password is case sensitive. |
| Account number | Enter your Estes Express account number. |
| Request LTL freight quotes as: | shipper Select this option if you will receive LTL freight quotes as the shipper. 3rd party
Select this option if you will receive LTL freight quotes as a 3rd party. |