How to create a UPS Developer Access Key?

I have been tasked to integrate UPS Online Tools with NetSuite ERP using PHP programming language. The job requires retrieving Quantum View reports from UPS on a daily basis, and update NetSuite Sales Orders with retrieved tracking information. By browsing UPS Developer Kit, I am going to be using at least Quantum View API, and Tracking API to do the trick.

1. Before I can begin with my development, I will have to register with UPS and obtain an access key which I will use to make the "curl" requests. Obtaining an access key from UPS will take about 5 minutes, but you'll need a valid UPS account with a recent invoice which you'll need to validate the account. Here is the brief steps you'll need to complete.

2. If you don't have UPS login account (at ups.com), create one. Anyone can register with UPS even if you don't have a UPS account. The best place to start this whole thing is a UPS Developer Kit page, where you'll find necessary links and resources. Follow "How to Get Started" 5 step process.

3. Once you have registered with UPS, and logged into your account you may request an access key.

4. If you do not have a UPS account tied to your registered ups.com account, you'll have to add a UPS Account to your login. Click on the Add a UPS Account link, and add an account by following the screen below. You'll need a recent UPS invoice to complete this step. ** This is a must step you'll have to follow to create an access key.

5. Once the access key has been granted by UPS, you'll get an email and the follow up screen with a valid access key as shown below.

Now that you have a UPS developer access key, you may use your preferred programming language to integrate UPS Online Tools with your application. For my own development, I will be using the UPS API for PHP to integrate UPS to NetSuite. UPS API requires installation of SCA_SDO php extension, but unless you have a full control over your server you may not be able to install SCA_SDO.