Need to ship your orders with USPS? MerchFox makes it easy to purchase USPS shipping labels directly from your dashboard, streamlining your fulfillment process! In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to buy USPS labels, set up a default warehouse address for faster label creation, and ensure everything is ready for shipping.
What Is Purchasing USPS Labels in MerchFox?
MerchFox allows you to buy USPS shipping labels for your orders without leaving the platform, saving you time and effort. This feature is perfect for sellers who are fulfilling orders manually (not using MerchFox Fulfillment) or need to ship specific orders themselves. Once purchased, the label is generated directly in MerchFox, ready for you to print and attach to your package. Plus, you can set up a default warehouse address to speed up the process for future orders.
Step 1: (Optional) Set Up a Default Warehouse Address
If most of your orders ship from a single location, setting up a default warehouse address will save you time when buying labels.
Step 2: Access the Order Label Section
Go to Order Label: Click on it to enter the label creation area.
Step 3: Create a New Label Order
Here’s how to start the label purchase process:
Click Create Order: In the Order Label section, find a button labeled Create Order. Click it to begin.
Fill in the Required Information: You’ll see a form with several fields to complete. Enter the following details:
- Parner Order ID: Select the order this label is for (e.g., Order #1001).
- Warehouse: If you set up a warehouse in Step 1, this might auto-fill. If not, enter the address you’re shipping from (e.g., your warehouse or business address).
- Shipping Information: Enter the customer’s correct address information
- Package Size:
- Demension Unit: IN/CM (includes: Width, Height and Length)
- Weight Unit: OZ/LB (includes: Weight)
- Service Label: Choose the USPS shipping service you want to use (e.g., USPS First Class, Priority Mail, or Media Mail). MerchFox might display estimated costs for each option.
- Additional Options: You can add Messages options for customers
- Save the Label Order: Click Save to store the label order. At this point, the order will be in an On Hold status, meaning it hasn’t been purchased yet.
Step 4: Verify and Confirm the Label Purchase
Before finalizing the purchase, let’s make sure everything is correct:
- Check the Label Details: Review the label order
- Confirm the “Warehouse” and “Customer” addresses are accurate.
Click Confirm: Once you’re sure everything is accurate, click the Confirm button to purchase the label. This action tells MerchFox to buy the label from USPS on your behalf.
Wait and Refresh: After confirming, wait about 10 seconds, then refresh the page (press F5 or click the refresh button in your browser). The USPS label should now appear, ready for you to download or print.
Important Notes
Here are key points to keep in mind when purchasing USPS labels:
- No Cancellations or Refunds After Confirming: Once you click Confirm, the label is purchased directly from USPS through MerchFox’s system. This action cannot be canceled, and the purchase is non-refundable. Be absolutely sure of the details before confirming.
- Double-Check Information and Pricing: Before clicking Confirm, carefully review the shipping addresses, package details, and label cost. Mistakes (like an incorrect address or weight) could lead to delivery issues or additional fees from USPS.
