How to Purchase and Print UPS & USPS Shipping Labels on Squarespace

How to Purchase and Print UPS & USPS Shipping Labels on Squarespace

By Michael Turner

January 17, 2025 at 06:38 AM

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You can purchase and print UPS or USPS shipping labels directly for US deliveries. This guide explains how to create, print, and manage shipping labels effectively.

Requirements:

  • US billing address with USD currency
  • Business or Commerce plan
  • Computer or Squarespace iOS app
  • Shipping within the United States only
  • UPS or USPS carriers only

Supported Carrier Services:

UPS Services:

  • Ground
  • 3 Day Select
  • 2nd Day Air
  • Next Day Air
  • Next Day Air Saver

USPS Services:

  • Priority Mail
  • Priority Mail Express
  • Parcel Select

Creating Your First Label

For UPS:

  1. Open Orders panel
  2. Click pending order
  3. Click Purchase Label
  4. Click Get Rates
  5. Either create new UPS account or connect existing one

For USPS:

  1. Open Orders panel
  2. Click pending order
  3. Click Purchase Label
  4. Add sender's address
  5. Click Save

Creating Additional Labels

  1. Open Orders panel
  2. Select pending order
  3. Click Purchase Label
  4. Choose package type (custom or carrier-specific)
  5. Enter package details:
    • Dimensions (if custom)
    • Weight (including packing materials)
    • Hazardous materials (if applicable)
  6. Select shipping service
  7. Choose label format (8.5x11" or 4x6")
  8. Review and confirm order

Managing Labels

To Cancel:

  1. Open associated order
  2. Click Review Label
  3. Select Cancel Shipping Label
  4. Refunds process in 15-31 days

Important Notes:

  • USPS labels expire after 30 days
  • Only one label per order
  • No bulk printing available
  • Cannot add shipping insurance
  • Cannot schedule pickups through platform
  • Military bases overseas not supported

For label issues, contact the carrier directly. For printer problems, contact your printer manufacturer.

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