Shipping labels, especially in Magento 2, may be a small part, but it\u2019s crucial because you can\u2019t ship your goods to the customer\u2019s doorstep without them. So in this article, we would guide you on how to create sticker labels in the Magento platform that is most suitable for your business.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1633358318984{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]\n
FedEx shipping label sample<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]For instance, your customer buys a hairdryer in your store, and she wants it to be shipped to her company\u2019s address. When you confirm the order, you\u2019ll pack the hairdryer then print a shipping label at your inventory. Then your carrier service provider will come and transport it to your customer.<\/p>\n The shipping label provides the necessary information to carrier service providers and lets them know where and when the package should come, how to track the shipping process, and the estimated time it takes for the goods to be delivered. Thus when your customer receives the goods, she also knows what\u2019s inside, and she can check the box for any damages to see if it needs returning.<\/p>\n Each carrier (big ones like UPS, FedEx, Amazon or DHL…) use their own template of the shipping label. They design specific templates only to fit their process and to facilitate their stages in receiving and shipping orders. So if you\u2019re loyally using FedEx\u2019s service, it\u2019s important to use their template to prevent issues related to the shipping process like goods lost or wrong addresses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”50″ bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”structure-of-a-standard-label-paper” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#ffffff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”15%” bg_image_animation=”none” video_mute=”true” shape_type=”straight_section”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n Shipping label template<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n As a customer, you can easily realize that sticker labels almost share the same size across multiple carriers. We can call it the Standard of Shipping label. For more convenience, your sticker labels size should be set at 4×6 inches. The 4\u201dx6\u201d is supported by all big shipping services. If the package doesn\u2019t fit this dimension, consider setting the label to other standard formats such as 6\u00d73 inches or 4\u00d74 inches.<\/p>\n For printing label papers, consider using Thermal Label Printers because they are exclusively designed to print labels. They don\u2019t use ink or toner to print but the heat that allows better and more durable labels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”50″ bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”how-to-create-a-shipping-label” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#ffffff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”15%” bg_image_animation=”none” video_mute=”true” shape_type=”straight_section”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n This method is completely suitable for you if your business has about 5 orders per day. Each carrier provides their own template so each carrier would have their own requirements for the label. You can go to these addresses to use their print label online<\/span> tools.<\/p>\n \u2605\u00a0FedEx\u2019s service<\/a> The process is simple and straightforward. Firstly, you need to log in to your personal or business account on their website. Fill in the necessary information in the template then submit. You\u2019ll immediately receive your shipping label and you can download it for printing purposes. Shipping label marker by Shopify<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n There is much software in the market for creating sticker labels purpose. If you don\u2019t have an internet connection, or working in an offline environment, this is a good choice. Below we\u2019ll list some software for you to choose from. Almost all of them are free or require a one-time payment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n Software<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Cost<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Description<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> Avery<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Free<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Leading company for label sheets ready to print at home or at the office.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> Microsoft Word<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> $100 per year<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Word has a built-in feature for creating and printing labels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> OpenOffice<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Free<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> OpenOffice offers many shipping labels templates to work from.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> GLabels<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Free<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Free software to design labels. It populates Avery label page for easy home prints. No text formatting.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> Scribus<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Free<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Scribus is an open source software to create layouts from texts and images. It can be used to create labels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Pros<\/strong>: with this option, you could freely customize and automate your label. More room for you to design. If you have a huge amount of labels to create or print every day, while hardly have access to the Internet then it\u2019s the best option This option usually is an extension or online service that automatically creates the order based on the customer\u2019s information on your website. They would extract information from single (or multiple) platform(s) and fill in the standard form accordingly. This kind of method usually costs a monthly fee. If you\u2019re a big business and have so many orders per day, so this is the best option, It would operate automatically. Some big brands in this field are Stamps, Endicia, ShipStation, and Shipping Easy. The monthly fee is $20 on average You also should consider which platform you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n You can create a shipping label in Magento backend by implementing these steps.<\/p>\n Before starting, make sure that you set up a shipping account to process labels. Please note that some service providers could charge you an extra fee for that action. With reputation brands about shipping, you can refer here:<\/p>\n \u2605 FedEx<\/strong>:\u00a0Approach\u00a0FedEx Web Services<\/a>\u00a0regarding their label evaluation process.<\/p>\n \u2605 USPS<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0For your live USPS API Access account, email uspstechsupport@esecurecare.net to demand that API Signature Confirmation V3 be enabled<\/p>\n \u2605 UPS<\/strong>:\u00a0Approach\u00a0UPS<\/a>\u00a0to confirm your account type supports shipping labels. To generate shipping labels, you have to use the UPS XML option<\/p>\n \u2605 DHL<\/strong>:\u00a0Reach to\u00a0DHL Resource Center<\/a> to have a more detailed view about their services or send a question through their\u00a0Contact Center<\/a>.<\/p>\nStructure of a standard label paper<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”extra-color-2″ custom_line_width=”55″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Label papers<\/strong> generally contain the following information, you can compare to the corresponding elements in the image:
\nA<\/strong> \u2013 address, name of the sender \u2014 you (in this situation)
\nB<\/strong> \u2013 address, name of the recipient \u2014 your customer
\nC<\/strong> \u2013 a Maxicode is a public domain, machine-readable symbol system originally created and used by United Parcel Service. Suitable for tracking and managing the shipment of packages, it resembles a barcode but uses dots arranged in a hexagonal grid instead of bars.
\nD<\/strong> \u2013 routing code: this is the code to track the routing process inside the carrier\u2019s company.
\nE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a barcode: provides the zip code of the destination
\nF<\/strong> \u2013 tracking number: this is an ID you and the customer use to track where the package is, and how long it will take for it to reach the final destination.
\nG<\/strong> \u2013 level of service
\nAlso, you can attach some additional information such as:
\n\u2013 The weight of the package
\n\u2013 Shipping class
\n\u2013 Return address (or return labels): this item aims for optimizing the return process, reduce goods missing in returning process
\nThe carrier will fill in the majority of this information. And you just need to fill in the main information like name, address of sender and receiver, and the level of service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”10631″ animation=”None” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\nShipping label international standard<\/h3>\n
How to create a shipping label?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”extra-color-2″ custom_line_width=”55″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]There are many ways to create a shipping label. And we’d like to share the quickest method in Magento to save you time and effort.<\/p>\n
1. Use shipping label template directly on carrier service provider\u2019s website<\/h3>\n
\n\u2605\u00a0UPS\u2019 service<\/a>
\n\u2605\u00a0DHL\u2019s service<\/a>
\n\u2605\u00a0USPS\u2019 service<\/a>
\n\u2605\u00a0Amazon\u2019s service<\/a>
\n\u2605\u00a0eBay\u2019s service<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPros<\/strong>: you can easily create a standard form of sticker labels for each desired service. No additional extension, no fee, and straightforward.
\nCons:<\/strong> This method is time-consuming with individual orders and requires an internet connection. You have to fill the template manually, thus, easily make spelling mistakes and wrong information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”10632″ animation=”None” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n2. Use sticker label software<\/h3>\n
\nOn the other hand,\u00a0Cons<\/strong>\u00a0is you still have to manually fill the template and it requires time to get familiar with the software<\/p>\n3.\u00a0Shipping label tool that is automated<\/h3>\n
4. Create Shipping label in Magento and Magento 2 backend<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Contact your desired Shipping Service Provider<\/h4>\n
Step 2:<\/b>\u00a0Update the Configuration for Each Carrier<\/h4>\n