What is ShipShop and How to get started?

Posted on 2023-04-17 Updated on 2023-05-26

Welcome to ShipShop, where we are committed to helping Canadian entrepreneurs realize their ambitions. With our shipping solutions, you can explore the U.S. and international markets while benefitting from cost-savings. Plus, we provide innovative postage options for Canadian shipments that are both low-cost and fully tracked - all without any monthly fees.


Signing up for an account is simple and free! To get you started, we need to know some information about your business, such as the number of shipments you plan to send out weekly and the location you're shipping from. We'll also need you to validate your contact information, including your phone number and email address. To complete your account setup, we ask all new users to review and sign our Shipment Compliance Declaration. Before you ship, take a look at our list of prohibited items to make sure your store's items are eligible for shipping with us.


The ShipShop platform is powered by credits, allowing you to purchase postage and access a range of other services. To get started, simply add a payment method to your account and start adding credits.


It's time to get your shipments moving! With our ShipShop platform, you can manually enter the details of your shipment to get postage rates, or easily import multiple shipments by connecting your store or uploading a CSV file. Add individual shipments manually and Import multiple shipments. If you're looking for extra protection and peace of mind for your packages, you can add ShipShop Protection to all our fully tracked postage options.


Once you have purchased and printed your postage, it is time to get your shipments ready for drop off. Make sure to include invoices when necessary. Securely attach the postage to the designated packages and group together your shipments to ensure organization. This will help streamline the process and make it easier for everyone involved.


At ShipShop, we make it easy to get your shipments to us - no matter where you are! We have branches and drop spots available, as well as the option to schedule a pickup from your location. If you prefer, you can also mail-in your shipments. Once we receive and process your shipment, we will hand it off to our partner carriers.


To learn more about our partner carriers, returns process and how to track your shipments, please visit our website. If you need further assistance, our friendly support team is just a click away - simply visit our contact page to get in touch.


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