How to Prepare a Paid UPS Shipping Label Online

Last Updated: January 24, 2024

Want to reduce the time spent waiting in the UPS line? Try preparing a prepaid label online. With a few extra moments, you can surely ship a package to anywhere in the world using UPS. Follow the below steps to find out how to prepare that label.

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Access the UPS page . Select your native language and country of origin from the drop-down list.
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Click the "Log-In" link and fill in all the appropriate details for your username and password.

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If you have addresses stored in your UPS address book, you can access them from the drop-down list, or you can type in a new address from the text boxes below that drop-down box.
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You'll find this section under "2) Where is this shipment coming from?"
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Explain the types and quantity of packages you are shipping. Use the drop-down list under "3) What are you shipping?"
- Fill out the weight and size descriptions of the package. This will only be available after you select a packaging type from the drop-down list.
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Describe what type of UPS services you want under "4) How would you like to ship?"
- Click the checkboxes next to any additional services you might want or need. Some services are free, while others there might be a separate charge for.
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and fill in the appropriate details. UPS allows PayPal billing orders, if you have a PayPal account and are able to log in to confirm your purchase.
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Ensure that the checkbox next to ""Review Shipping details, including price, before completing this shipment" to ensure the address you entered is standardized to UPS policy.
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If you want to, you can select the checkbox to the left of the option
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