# Introduction

> Fetch tracking information for a shipment and keep up with its status.

This guide demonstrates how to fetch tracking information for a shipment and offers best practices for staying apprised of a shipment's status.

1. [Set up authentication](https://developers.mothership.com/docs/tracking-authentication).
2. [Get tracking information](https://developers.mothership.com/docs/tracking-request) for a shipment you booked.