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How Does Shipping Work on Shopify?

Last updated on January 8, 2023 @ 6:52 am

When you make a purchase on Shopify, the order is sent to the merchant’s shop. The merchant then has the option to ship the order themselves or use Shopify’s shipping labels.

If the merchant ships the order themselves, they will need to add the tracking information to Shopify. If the merchant uses Shopify’s shipping labels, tracking information is automatically added to Shopify.

Shopify’s shipping labels are integrated with major shipping carriers, so you can print labels for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL right from your shop. You can also purchase insurance for your shipments and take advantage of discounts from some of the carriers. Print shipping labels from your shop

To print a shipping label from your shop:

  1. From your Shopify admin, go to Orders. Click the order that you want to ship.

  2. In the Order details section, click Create shipping label. Note: If you don’t see this button, then you need to enable it in your order processing settings.

    For more information, refer to Enabling create shipping label.

  3. Choose a carrier and shipping rate: In the Shipping carrier and rate section, click Change carrier. Choose a carrier from the drop-down menu, then enter your package dimensions and weight.

  4. Enter the receiver’s address: In the Receiver’s address, enter or edit the receiver’s information.

  5. (Optional) Purchase insurance for your shipment: In the Insurance, click Purchase insurance and enter an amount that you want to insure for.

  6. (Optional) Add reference numbers or special instructions: In the Reference numbers and special instructions, enter any reference numbers or special instructions that you want included on your shipping label.

When you’re finished making changes, click Save as draft or Create shipping label.

The process of shipping on Shopify is relatively simple – when an order is placed, it is sent to the merchant’s shop. The merchant can choose to ship the order themselves or use Shopify’s shipping labels.

If they use Shopify’s labels, tracking information is automatically added. Shipping labels are integrated with major carriers and can be printed right from the shop.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that Shopify’s shipping options may not be available in all areas. Additionally, Shopify does not offer shipping on Sundays or holidays.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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