Move to Production

Start the certification process by registering for FedEx production credentials (production meter number, production authentication key and production password) at the FedEx Developer Resource Center.
Your password is sent via a separate email communication. Check your SPAM/Junk folder if you do not receive the email within a few minutes.
Record your credentials; they cannot be recovered. If you lose them, you will be required to re-register.
Important

Due to the sensitivity of this information, the production authentication key is only displayed on the FedEx Developer Resource Center and not provided in the confirmation email. Please retain this information for your records.

Completely fill out the FedEx API Label Evaluation Cover Sheet with appropriate contact information as well as what services you plan to implement.
Include your account number and production key.

Generate and Submit Test Labels to the Label Analysis Group
- Generate test labels within the FedEx test environment associated with the application and then submit the test labels to the FedEx label evaluation team(s) for approval.
  Note
  
  The Bar Code Analysis group requires a three-business-day turnaround time for label evaluation.
- To avoid processing delays, follow the below best practices:
  - Labels must be printed on the model printer that will be used in production. These labels must be scanned at a minimum resolution of 600 DPI to ensure clear images are available for the certification process.
    Important
    
    Do not send web services generated files.
  - For thermal printers, the label image type must be requested in accordance with the printer model.
    - Example: ZPLII for Zebra printers
Enable the Application
- Once the test labels are approved for production status by the Bar Code Analysis Group, they will authorize your production credentials to transmit the identified shipping label transaction and notify you via email of successful certification.
  Note
  
  Your approval is on a per key basis, meaning if you generate additional FedEx Web Services production keys, you will need to inform your regional support team in order to resolve any authentication errors.
Replace Credentials
- Replace the test credentials with the production credentials.

This completes the certification process and moves your application to production.
Note

It is recommended that you immediately test the production version of the application using sample data.

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