> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.esw.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.esw.com/returns-api/returns-api-v3.0/methods.md).

# Methods

The ESW Returns API v3.0 (also known as Global Returns Platform (GRP) Returns API).

ESW has different APIs integrated into a single Returns API surface. The various methods available as a part of this API are as follows:

| API Method Group | HTTP Method | Method Name                        | Description                                                                 |
| ---------------- | ----------- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ingestion        | POST        | Create Order                       | Create or replace an order.                                                 |
|                  | PUT         | Update Order                       | Update an existing order.                                                   |
|                  | POST        | Submit Shipment                    | Submit the shipment data related to an order.                               |
| Order            | GET         | Get Order                          | Get an ingested order.                                                      |
| Returns          | GET         | Get Return                         | Get the information on an existing return using a return order number.      |
|                  | GET         | Get Return                         | Search for returns within a specified date range or with a specific status. |
|                  | POST        | Create Return                      | Create a return for an order.                                               |
|                  | PUT         | Update Return                      | Update the status for a return order.                                       |
|                  | GET         | Get Shipping Documents             | Get shipping documents for a return order..                                 |
|                  | GET         | Get Return Methods                 | Get the list of available return methods for a return order.                |
|                  | GET         | Get Return Tracking                | Get the tracking events for a return order.                                 |
| Configuration    | GET         | Get Retailer Country Configuration | Get country-specific configuration for a retailer.                          |
| Location         | GET         | Get PUDO Locations                 | Get the drop-off locations.                                                 |


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