Shipping packages doesn’t have to be a hassle. With USPS Click-N-Ship®, you can Print And Ship from the comfort of your home or office, saving you time and trips to the Post Office. Whether you’re sending a gift to family, selling items online, or managing business shipments, USPS provides convenient and cost-effective solutions.
Streamline Your Shipping Process with Click-N-Ship®
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Unlock Advanced Features with a Free USPS.com Account
Creating a free USPS.com account opens up a world of enhanced shipping capabilities within Click-N-Ship. Beyond the basics, you gain access to features designed for efficiency, especially for frequent shippers. These include:
- File Upload: Import addresses in bulk, perfect for sending multiple packages to different recipients, saving you from manual entry for each label.
- Bulk Edits: Make changes to multiple shipments at once. If you need to adjust the shipping service or add insurance to several packages, bulk edits streamline the process.
Flat Rate Shipping: Predictable Pricing, No Scale Needed
Order Your Free Flat Rate Boxes
Worried about weighing your packages? USPS Flat Rate shipping eliminates the guesswork. If your item fits into one of the USPS Flat Rate boxes or envelopes, you pay a single, predetermined price regardless of the package’s weight (up to 70 lbs) or destination within the United States. This is an ideal solution for straightforward pricing and avoiding unexpected shipping costs. If It Fits, It Ships®2 simplifies budgeting and makes shipping easy.
Free Package Pickup: Skip the Trip to the Post Office
Time is valuable. USPS Package Pickup offers a significant convenience: a USPS carrier will pick up your packages directly from your home or office during regular mail delivery, at no extra charge.1 Schedule your pickup online, and save yourself a trip to the Post Office. This service is perfect for busy individuals and businesses looking to maximize efficiency.
Customize Your Shipping Preferences for Efficiency
Do you frequently ship similar types of packages? Click-N-Ship Preferences allows you to pre-set your common shipping choices, saving you time with every label you create. Within the Preferences tab, you can save:
- Package Type and Weight: Set defaults for your most commonly shipped package dimensions and weights.
- Printing Options: Choose your preferred label format and printing settings.
- Default Return Address: Ensure your return address is always correctly filled in.
- Reference Numbers: Add reference numbers for your own tracking and organization, particularly useful for business shipments.
- Tracking Notifications: Automatically receive email updates on your shipment status and choose to notify recipients as well.
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Enhance Security with Insurance & Extra Services
For added peace of mind, USPS provides options to protect your shipments. USPS Ground Advantage®, Priority Mail®, and Priority Mail Express® services include up to $100 of insurance at no additional cost3. For higher-value items or extra security, you can easily purchase additional insurance and extra services during label creation, including:
- Additional Insurance: Extend coverage beyond the included $100.
- Return Receipt: Receive proof of delivery, providing confirmation that your package reached its destination.
- Signature Confirmation™: Require a signature upon delivery, ensuring the package is received by the intended recipient.
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Provide Delivery Instructions for Added Convenience
Ensure smooth delivery by adding specific instructions for the carrier when you create your shipping label online. You can request:
- Package to be left: Authorize the carrier to leave the package in a safe location if no one is available to receive it.
- Hold For Pickup: Request that the package be held at the recipient’s local Post Office™ for them to pick up at their convenience.
Save Time on Repeat Shipments with “Ship Again”
For businesses or individuals who send recurring shipments to the same addresses with similar package details, the “Ship Again” feature is a significant time-saver. Access your Shipping History, select “Ship Again” on a past shipment, and a new label will be created with all the details pre-filled, ready for the new shipping date.
Print Labels Without a Printer: Flexible Options
No printer at home or office? USPS Click-N-Ship offers solutions to print and ship even without direct printer access:
- USPS Label Broker® Service: Complete your postage purchase online with Click-N-Ship and receive a Label Broker ID (a QR code). Take this code to a participating Post Office™ location with Label Broker service or a self-service kiosk, and they will print your label for you.
- USPS Label Delivery Service: For a nominal fee of $1.55 per label, USPS will print and mail a physical shipping label directly to your address. Business account holders can also utilize this service for prepaid return labels to include in outbound shipments, simplifying returns for customers.
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Exclusive Business Rate Card for Click-N-Ship Users
Businesses that utilize Click-N-Ship can benefit from the Click-N-Ship Business Rate Card. Upon online enrollment and agreement to terms, businesses gain immediate access to discounted, non-published rates for popular services including Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail Return®, and USPS Ground Advantage Return labels. These rates represent some of the lowest available without a negotiated service agreement (NSA), offering significant cost savings for eligible businesses.
1. For pickup availability details, visit usps.com/pickup. Back ^
2. For items up to 70 lbs. Back ^
3. Insurance coverage against loss, damage, or missing contents is limited to a maximum liability of $100 for pieces with an Intelligent Mail barcode (IMpb) or USPS retail tracking barcode when the mailer pays retail or commercial prices. See Domestic Mail Manual Section 503.4 for details. Back ^
