How to get wsdl file for Shipping service in Fedex ?

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How to get wsdl file for Shipping service in Fedex Web Services and integrate into .net web service.

How to migrate already integrated SOAP Fedex WebService to updated Fedex REST API's for Shipping Service?

Aman Gupta · Answer

For your Second Question To migrate from SOAP to REST follow these steps: Step 1: Obtain API Credentials If you don't already have them you'll need to generate REST API credentials: Log in to the FedEx Developer portal. Navigate to My Projects and register your application for the Shipping Service APIs. You will receive credentials like an API key Secret key OAuth token URL and Base URL for the REST API. Step 2: Use FedEx REST API for Shipping The FedEx REST API endpoints are documented on their developer portal. Key endpoints include: Rate API: To get shipping rates. Shipment API: To create modify or cancel shipments. Label API: To generate shipping labels. Step 3: Modify Existing .NET Web Service Replace SOAP calls with REST API calls: Update your existing SOAP code with HTTP REST requests using HttpClient or any other HTTP client. Convert the SOAP request/response objects to JSON objects as per the FedEx REST API documentation. Map SOAP to REST: Ensure that all SOAP-based functionalities (like creating shipments getting rates tracking) are mapped to their equivalent REST API endpoints. FedEx REST APIs often provide more efficient and flexible options. Hope this will help you Priya. Thanks

Aman Gupta · Answer

Hi Priya To Answer your first question To integrate the FedEx Shipping Service into a .NET Web Service follow below steps: 1. Get WSDL for FedEx Web Service: To access the WSDL for the FedEx Shipping Service: Create a FedEx Developer Account(if you don't have already): Go to the FedEx Developer Resource Center. Sign up for a developer account (or log in if you already have one). 2. Request API Access: Request access to the FedEx Web Services for Shipping which will provide you with test credentials. 3. Download the WSDL: Once you have access download the WSDL files for the required shipping services from the FedEx Web Services portal. You'll find them under the FedEx Web Services section. 4. Add WSDL to .NET Web Service: In Visual Studio you can add the WSDL to your project as a service reference: Right-click your project in Solution Explorer select Add > Service Reference. Enter the path to the downloaded WSDL file or the service URL provided by FedEx. This will auto-generate the necessary classes for you to interact with the FedEx SOAP service.