Articles in this section

How to Create a Return Portal for a 3PL Client

Returns happen, and when you need to generate a return manually, ShipHero makes the process easy. If you want your customers to be able to generate their return labels without having to contact your customer service team, you can do so with ShipHero. This article will walk you through the steps to set up a return portal for a 3PL client.

How to Set Up a Return Portal

How to Embed the Returns i-Frame On Your Site

How to Set Up a Return Portal

ShipHero provides all customers with an iFrame that can be embedded on their site.  End clients can easily create a return using their order number and email address.  

Note: For 3PLs, the return portal should be configured on the 3PL child account.

Important: There must be an active account admin on the account. If removed you will get an error of Service temporary unavailable. And the account admin information would be provide as the person to contact.

Configure ShipHero Return Settings

Log in to app.shiphero.com > My Account > Settings.

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.09.29 AM.png

Click on Customer Returns in the right hand column.

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.09.40 AM.png

This Customer Returns page allows you to customize:

  • The length of time customers can return orders from the shipping date.
  • The return reasons that will include free shipping versus when a customer should pay for shipping.
  • Shipping methods allowed for returns.
  • Flat rate shipping costs.
  • Whether to allow customer self-returns.
  • The minimum value of return items needed for return.
  • Countries returns are allowed from.

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.10.05 AM.png

  • How to determine the return package weight (using customer input or product weight).

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.17.36 AM.png

While on the Customer Returns setting page, select which return options the customer can choose from by checking off the box next to an option. The checked options will appear in the dropdown on the portal.

How to Embed the Returns iFrame On Your Site

The iFrame code can be found on the Customer Returns setting page. It is a short snippet of HTML code and can be added anywhere on your site. For best results, we recommend creating a separate web page for returns so that end customers do not have to scroll within a small site on your page.

Screenshot 2024-02-28 at 11.10.20 AM.png

Users also have the ability to customize the design of their return portal. (Example below.)

5_7b2b2269-a7f8-4877-a066-712dcd622c0c.png

Was this article helpful?
5 out of 7 found this helpful

More Resources

  • ShipHero Public API

    Connect your tools and AI agents directly to ShipHero with the Public API. Build powerful integrations, automate workflows, and tap into real-time data using the AI tools you prefer, with the option for secure, read-only access for AI-driven insights without added risk.

  • ShipHero Academy

    Explore ShipHero Academy for certifications, deep-dive training, and expert-led courses on WMS and fulfillment. Build your expertise and help your team operate at a higher level.

  • Change Log

    Stay up to date with the latest improvements across ShipHero. The Change Log gives you a clear view of new features, enhancements, and fixes as they roll out—so you always know what’s new and what’s better.