Account types
Dashboard Lite provides different feature sets based on your postal operator's integration level with Zonos:
Verified accounts
Full access to all tools including orders, shipments, and direct billing. Requires payment method on file. Currently U.S.-bound shipments only.
Learn more about verified accounts →
Business accounts
Access to Item Quoter and Shipment Quoter (coming soon). This simplified Dashboard is designed to help you get familiar with duties, while your postal operator continues to handle orders, shipments, and billing.
Key differences
| Feature | Verified accounts | Business accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Item Quoter | ✓ Full access | ✓ Full access |
| Shipment Quoter | ✓ Full access (coming soon) | ✓ Full access (coming soon) |
| API | ✓ Full access (coming soon) | ✓ Full access (coming soon) |
| Orders | ✓ Complete management | ✗ Handled by postal operator |
| Shipments | ✓ Real-time tracking | ✗ Handled by postal operator |
| Invoices | ✓ Direct billing | ✗ Billed by postal operator |
| Payment responsibility | Direct to Zonos | Via postal operator |
| Geographic coverage | U.S.-bound only | U.S.-bound only |
Account type is based on your postal operator integration.
Settings & account management
Regardless of your integration type, you will have access to the following settings:
- General settings like business name and address
- Integrations, including the ability to set up a new integration
- Team management
To set up a new integration:
- Go to Dashboard → Settings → Integrations
- Click Connect an account
- Create new account and select partner organization (e.g., Canada Post, Australia Post)
Once created, toggle between accounts using the Dashboard store switcher by clicking your store icon (top left) and selecting your store or clicking Switch store to search.
Note: When you link multiple accounts, they will share a single payment method. You cannot have different payment methods for each linked account.
Core features
The following features are available to all accounts:
Item Quoter
AI-powered HS code generation and duty rate calculations.
Shipment Quoter
Coming soon - Comprehensive landed cost calculations with detailed breakdowns.
Multi-language support
Dashboard Lite supports 18 languages for global accessibility:
| Language | Native |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 中文 |
| Danish | dansk |
| Dutch | Nederlands |
| English | English |
| French | Français |
| German | Deutsche |
| Indonesian | bahasa Indonesia |
| Italian | Italiano |
| Japanese | 日本語 |
| Korean | 한국어 |
| Norwegian | norsk |
| Polish | Polskie |
| Portuguese | Português |
| Russian | русский |
| Spanish | Español |
| Swedish | svenska |
| Turkish | Türk |
| Vietnamese | Tiếng Việt |
Getting started
- Check with your postal operator: Your account type depends on their integration level with Zonos. You can also visit the Zonos website and hover over Partners to see if your postal operator is listed.
- Access Dashboard Lite: Use credentials provided by your postal operator or Zonos
- Start with Item Quoter: Classify products and understand duty implications
- Order management: View and manage U.S. orders if your integration type is a verified account.
Learn more
Learn more about your Dashboard Lite experience based on your integration type:
Dashboard Lite Overview
Streamlined international commerce platform for postal shippers.
Zonos Dashboard Lite is a comprehensive management platform that enables postal shippers to streamline their U.S. international operations with tailored tools for cross-border success. Your account type and available features depend on your postal operator's integration with Zonos.