Create an order on the platform in the following 3 ways
Option 1: Create an order via CSV/XLSX file
Option 2: Create an order through API
Option 3: Create an order directly on the FlashShip website
Option 1: Create an order via CSV/XLSX file
- Order → Import
- Download the template file and fill in the required information.
1. CSV/XLSX File
👉 The seller downloads the upload file and fills in the information as instructed:
Template File – Ship by FlashPOD, TikTok
Template File – Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
Sellers are required to fill in all 3 label links for Ship by Amazon (FBA).
2. Detailed Guide to Filling the Upload File
– Order ID: Orders with the same Order ID will be combined into a single order with multiple items.
Note: The customer information (name, address, label link) of all orders with the same Order ID must be identical.
If an Order ID already exists in the system, it will display a message indicating that the Order ID already exists.
– Shipping Method: Processing Time
– Production Line:
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Enter 1: Standard (Production according to Est. Date)
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Enter 3: Rush Production (Production according to Est. Date)
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Enter 6: Expedite (Same-day production)
For FBA and Ornament orders, sellers must enter 1: Standard (Production according to Est. Date).
– Shipping Line:
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Enter 1: Standard (Ground Advantage) (2–5 days shipping)
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Enter 2: Priority (Priority Mail) (2–3 days shipping)
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Enter 4: Overnight (Priority Express Mail) (within 2 days)
– Customer’s Name: Customer’s full name (min 2 – max 50 characters)
– Email: Customer’s email address (must be in correct email format)
– Phone: Customer’s phone number (min 7 – max 15 digits)
– Country: Country code.
Currently, FlashPOD only supports US domestic shipping, so please use “US” as default for all orders.
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– State: The abbreviation in uppercase of the destination state.
Sellers can find the correct abbreviations at: Two–Letter State and Possession Abbreviations
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– Address Line 1: Street number and street name of the customer’s address.
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– Address Line 2: For apartment buildings, offices, or similar, please include APT, Unit, Lot, etc., as required by the carrier.
Sellers can refer to: C2 Secondary Unit Designators
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– City: City name of the delivery address.
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– Zip: ZIP Code of the delivery address.
The system accepts 5-digit or 9-digit ZIP codes (no letters).
For 9-digit ZIP codes, include a hyphen between the parts. Example: 88310-7241
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Notes:
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In some cases where the provided ZIP code does not match the City or State, the system will automatically purchase a shipping label and update the City and State based on the ZIP code.
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If the ZIP code has only 4 digits (e.g. “1234”), the system will automatically convert it to “01234” to meet shipping requirements.
(If a label link is provided, this field can be left blank.)
– Label Link: For orders where the seller already has a shipping label.
The seller should upload the label to a public storage platform (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) and paste the publicly shared link into this field.
– Variant ID: Product variant code (color + size).
Sellers can find the corresponding code in the FlashPOD_Variant ID file.
– Quantity: Number of products.
At least one print area must be provided. The design will be printed based on the specified placement.
Design Links:
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Design Front: Front design link
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Design Back: Back design link
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Design Left Hand: Left sleeve design link
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Design Right Hand: Right sleeve design link
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Design Neck: Neck design link
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Design Hood: Hood design link (Hoodies only)
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Design Pocket: Pocket design link (Hoodies only)
– Special Print: Enter “x” if special print placement is required. Leave blank if not applicable.
(Mockups are required when printing on these areas)
Note:
If the customer requests a blank shirt, the seller must use the following link:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bZ1dch_aouuGCHMFh4I7nPi_Bk5eZKZf/view?usp=drive_link
and provide a blank shirt mockup.
Mockups are used by the production team to verify the placement of the designs on the shirt.
– Mockup Front: Front mockup link
(Used for checking the front design placement during printing)
– Mockup Back: Back mockup link
(Used for checking the back design placement during printing)
– Mockup Left Hand: Left sleeve mockup link
(Mockup required when printing on this area)
– Mockup Right Hand: Right sleeve mockup link
(Mockup required when printing on this area)
– Mockup Neck: Neck mockup link
(Mockup required when printing on this area)
– Mockup Hood: Hood mockup link
(Mockup required when printing on this area)
– Mockup Pocket: Pocket mockup link
(Mockup required when printing on this area)
– Note:
Seller’s internal notes only.
(Do not include customer gift messages or card notes here.)
– DTF/DTG Printing Method:
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DTF Printing: Leave blank or enter 1
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DTG Printing: Enter 2 (Coming soon)
– Card Code:
Enter the gift card design code (Coming soon)
→ Upload the completed file to create your order on FlashShip.
- Upload → Confirm
- The order has been successfully created on the platform
Option 2: Creating Orders Through the API
DOCS API: https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/33078347/2sA2r9XPGe
Option 3: Create Orders Directly on FlashShip Website
- Orders → Create Order
- Sellers should provide complete product information.
Designs and mockups are only accepted in PNG format or as links
- If the order uses a FlashShip label: Select “Label by FlashPOD” and then update the order information.
- If the order uses a label from another platform: Select “Label TikTok, Other” and then update the label link.
Label File Requirements:
- Format: PDF
- Size A6
- Only USPS shipping labels are accepted
- Confirm & Pay
- Review Order → Pay