Can Spark Shipping update tracking from a URL (Dropbox file or a Google spreadsheet)?

Yes! Spark Shipping can use HTTP GET method to update the tracking info of your orders from Dropbox, Google Spreadsheets or other direct links. 

  • Go to your vendor page> For built-in vendors go to Advanced and for custom vendors go to Overview> Add Tracking File. 
  • Set the Tracking File method to HTTP and the response format to the file type that is sent by the vendor (most common is csv or xlsx)
  • Set HTTP Type to GET 
  • Enter the DIRECT link to the tracking file. Learn more about Direct Link in these articles: 

-Creating Dropbox Direct Download Links

-Creating Google Sheets Direct Download Links