Reference Data: Whistl Baseline Account Fields [Guide]
Last updated: September 29, 2026
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This reference lists the carrier-specific Whistl Baseline Account fields used in techSHIP configuration.
Use it together with the linked Baseline Account setup steps: the setup guide covers the shared configuration flow, while this article defines the confirmed field values, field behavior, and carrier-specific configuration details.
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For a complete overview of supported carriers and related setup guides, refer to techSHIP supported Carriers - Master List [Guides List].
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 | Review Whistl Onboarding Requirements and Configuration Guides [Information] before configuring the Baseline Account so required credentials and account settings are confirmed. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adding a Baseline Account
Follow the UI Navigation steps in How to Add a Carrier Baseline Account [Step-by-Step guide], using the carrier-specific values provided in this guide.
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Carrier-Specific Instructions
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Carrier Tab
The Carrier tab contains the Baseline Account fields used to identify the Whistl carrier connection and define confirmed carrier-specific configuration details. Red icons identify required fields, and blue icons identify fields not marked as required.
 | Username: Identifies the Whistl API user for the Baseline Account connection. |
 | Password: Authenticates the configured Whistl Username for carrier API access. |
 | Account number: Identifies the Whistl account assigned to the carrier connection. |
 | Department id: Identifies the department value associated with the configured Whistl Account number, when applicable. |
 | Sender name: Defines the sender contact name sent with shipments created through this Baseline Account. |
 | Sender company: Defines the sender company name used as part of the default ship-from identity. |
 | Address 1: Defines the first line of the sender address used as the default ship-from address. |
 | Address 2: Defines the second line of the sender address when additional address detail is needed. |
 | City: Defines the sender city for the default ship-from address. |
 | State/province: Defines the sender state or province for regions that use state or province values. |
 | Zip: Defines the sender postal code used for the default ship-from address. |
 | Country: Defines the sender country for the default ship-from address. |
 | Email: Defines the sender email address associated with the configured Whistl sender profile. |
 | Phone: Defines the sender phone number associated with the configured Whistl sender profile. |
Labels Tab
Set Mode to the confirmed label format supported for this carrier.
| Select Save before continuing so the configured settings are applied. |
Finalizing the Setup
Once the Baseline Account has been created, validated, and saved, continue with Reference Data: Whistl Client (Billing) Account Fields [Guide].
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