AfterShip is a very popular app that provides customers with a better package tracking service. This article explains how to use AfterShip with OrderlyEmails.
The setup can be done for both free AfterShip service and paid AfterShip subscription. Below we share the steps for each.
Set up with free AfterShip service (using aftership.com tracking page)
Setup is be done with a few simple steps; you'd only need to link AfterShip to the "Track Package" button.
Step 1
In the editor, select the Shipping confirmation email from the email chooser.
Step 2
Click on the "Tracking button" section in the list of sections.
Step 3
On the "Links to" field, select AfterShip.
Set up with paid AfterShip subscription (using custom tracking page)
Setup is be done by removing the standard "Tracking button" section from the email, and adding a normal "Button" section instead, with your custom AfterShip link.
Step 1
In the editor, select the Shipping confirmation email from the email chooser.
Step 2
Click on the "Tracking button" section in the list of sections.
Step 3
Click the "Remove section" button.
Step 4
Click the "Add section" button found at the bottom of the sections list.
Step 5
Select the "Button" section and click "Add"
Step 6
In the "Links to" field, add in your custom AfterShip tracking url found in your AfterShip account. It will look similar to this:
https://yourcustomaftership.com/{{ fulfillment.tracking_number }}Note: Do not copy/paste the above, it is just an example.
Step 7
Add text/wording to the button as needed.
Step 8
You can also the position of the button in the email, by dragging the section in the list of sections.
