Testing Environment for Mailers (TEM) Using Mail.XML
Although not required, mailers using software pre-approved by USPS may choose to test their ability to submit electronic mailing information by using the Test Environment for Mailers (TEM).
Who is TEM for?
Full-Service mailers using Mail.XML eDoc submission.
First Class Mail
Periodicals
Standard Mail
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Description
Mail Owners and Mail Service Providers who wish to validate a Full-Service test mailing can do so by submitting a single file through TEM per the instructions outlined below. The instructions provide information to acquire an account, download software to submit your file, submit your electronic mailing information and view the electronic postage statement and qualification reports in our test system.
Traditional TEM certification can take weeks, but USPS offers a streamlined process to TEM-certified software users. To expedite the approval process, choose a USPS pre-approved approved vendor
Featured Resources
08/12/2013
How to Submit Mail.XML Jobs to Test Environment for Mailers (TEM)
This document contains information on how to submit Mail.
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How to Submit Mail.XML Jobs to PostalOne!®
This guide provides step‐by‐step instructions for submitting electronic mailing information into the USPS® for Full‐Service letters & flats.
10/01/2011
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Product Tracking System (PTS) Test Environment for Mailers (TEM) Guide
This document contains eVS® PTS TEM guidelines and instructions.
06/01/2010
Test Environment for Mailers (TEM) Checklist and Troubleshooting
This document will help prepare customers to use electronic documentation to submit qualification reports and postage statements (commonly called eDoc) and for customers who are required to test in the Test Environment for Mailers (TEM).
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Electronic Documentation (eDoc)
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Electronic Verification System (eVS®)
The Electronic Verification System (eVS®) enables parcel mailers to submit documentation and pay postage by transmitting electronic manifest files to the eVS database.
Contact
For questions, please call 1-800-522-9085 or email postalone@usps.gov.