Create return label functionality via API

[danylosi]

Hi. I noticed that I create/approve returns I can create or upload return labels. To manage upload return label I can use API related to reverse deliveries and so on. But what about "create return label" functionality?  It has package, weight,  shipping service fields and I can send generated labels to customer's email. Can I do the similar stuff but via API or it can be done only via Shopify Admin?

Attaching some screens:

Thanks!

[Liam · Accepted solution]

Hi Danylosi,

Shopify doesn't currently provide a direct API endpoint to generate or manage return labels. Most of the return management, including label creation, is done through the Shopify Admin interface.

However, you have a couple of other options:

1. You can use third-party shipping and logistics apps that provide APIs for return label generation. These might include services like Shippo, EasyPost, or ShipStation, among others. You would need to integrate these services into your app and use their APIs to manage return labels.

2. If you're developing a custom fulfillment service, you may be able to generate return labels through your own systems (outside of Shopify), and then provide those to customers via email or other means.

Hope this helps!

[artemisathletix]

Hey Liam!

Is it now possible?

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Shopify doesn't currently provide a direct API endpoint to generate or manage return labels