How do I sign up for ShipStation?

Here is a walkthrough for registering with ShipStation so you can ship orders across the US with great discounts(near 50% off) with UPS and USPS. Plus you can link other shippers you might use like DHL, FedEx or OnTrac.

To get started click here.

  • From the link above select "Try it free".

Try it

  • Fill out the requested information on the right side and click "Get Started"

Signup Filled Out

  • An email will be sent to the address you listed in the last step for verification.

Check your Email

  • Click on the link to activate your account. 

Activate email

  • Enter your Email Address and Password.

SIgn in

ShipStation Tip: Connecting a selling channel is not used with ReCapturit's API integration.

  • Click on "Set up carriers"

Setup Carrier

  • Select "Continue Setup" if you do not wish to use an existing Stamps.com account.

ShipStation Tip: To get the discounts that ShipStation offers, including a free Stamps.com account, discounted USPS and UPS rates , do not use your existing account if you have one.

  • Fill in all of the required fields on the Payment and Location page.
    • The credit card information will be used only to put funds into your Stamps.com wallet to pay for shipping items thru UPS or USPS.  (You will be charged a one time fee of $1.00 for verification from the USPS on setup)

Stamps.com signup

  • Accept their Terms and Conditions and click "Finish Setup"

Stamps.com Terms and Conditions


 

Follow up information: You will want to customize Service and Packaging types for UPS and USPS.  Instruction are in each of the listed Knowledgebase articles below.

Customize Carrier Services

Customize Package Types

 

  • Pick "Select a label layout".
 Label Select 
  •  Pick the label layout you wish to use.
    • If you already have a 4x6 label printer use the options to the left 
    • Regular printers options on the right
  • Click "Save settings" to lock it in.

Label layout

  • In "Set Ship From Locations" you will set up the where.

 Set ship from

 

  •  Fill out the New Ship From Location form for your shop.  (You can load more than one address if you will be shipping from more than one location.)
  • Once you hit save you will be all set up.

    Ship from location
     

Registration complete