How to Print Shipping Labels from PayPal

Last Updated: February 23, 2021

You can print shipping labels from PayPal if you're shipping a recently sold item or if you just need to send something to a friend. This wikiHow will show you how to print shipping labels from PayPal.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Shipping a Recent Transaction

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Go to https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary and log in. If you aren't already logged in, you'll be prompted to enter your email address and password before continuing.
- You can use a computer, phone, or tablet web browser to access this site, but you can't use the mobile app.
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Click Activity. You'll see this along the top of the page next to "Summary."

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Click the transaction you want to create a shipping label for. In the list of your recent activity, you will only see the option to print a shipping label on an item's transaction that has been paid. You will not be able to create a shipping label for any transactions listed as pending payments.^{[1]
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- You will be directed to that transaction's details page.
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Click Ship. You'll be redirected to a page where you can create the shipping label and add features.
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Edit the "Shipping Information." In the "Shipping Information" section, you have the ability to change carriers (by clicking the default USPS, you'll see a drop-down of carriers you can pick), the shipping speed (by clicking the default Priority Service (1-3 days)), the package type, as well as add-ons like tracking and required signatures.
- Enter the package's weight. The final shipping price will vary depending on the package's weight. If the weight is wrong, you may be charged an extra fee.^{[2]
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Click Calculate Shipping Cost. You'll see this on the right side of the page. You can continue editing the "Shipping Information" field and click Calculate Shipping Cost again to see the updated price.
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Click Confirm and Pay. This will redirect you to a page where you can print the shipping label.
- Once you click this button, the amount listed will automatically be deducted from your PayPal balance.
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Click Print. After the text that confirms the payment has been made, you'll see the button to print your shipping labels. Click that to continue.
- A printing page will pop-up with details to print, such as which printer to use, how many pages, and the paper size.
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Click Print. You can print the labels on regular paper and tape it to the package, or you can use label-paper.^{[3]
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- If you're having issues with the default settings, you can change your Shipping Preferences from Settings (the gear icon at the top of the page) > My selling tools if you have a business account.^{[4]
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Shipping to a Friend

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Go to https://www.paypal.com/shiplabel/create/. You'll need to log in if prompted.
- You can use a computer, phone, or tablet web browser to access this site, but you can't use the mobile app.
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Fill out the "Ship To" address. You'll need to include the recipient's name, address, and email here.
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Click Ship To This Address. You'll find this blue button at the bottom of the form.
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Click the return box drop-down if the address listed is not correct. The return address will be where the package is coming from and usually is your default address on file.
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Click to select your preferred shipping carrier. You can choose to use USPS or UPS as your package carrier.
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Click to select your printer type. You can choose between a Laser/Inkjet Printer and a Label Printer.
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Click Continue. You'll see this at the bottom of the form.
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Click to check the box next to "I acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions." Make sure you read the bullet points before continuing.
- You're agreeing that you'll comply with the shipping laws and regulations, that you don't owe money to the carrier, and that you agree to let PayPal share your personal information with USPS/UPS.
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Click Done. You'll find this at the bottom of the form.
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Edit the "Shipping Information." In the "Shipping Information" section, you have the ability to change carriers (by clicking the default USPS, you'll see a drop-down of carriers you can pick), the shipping speed (by clicking the default Priority Service (1-3 days)), the package type, as well as add-ons like tracking and required signatures.
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Enter the package's weight. The final shipping price will vary depending on the package's weight. If the weight is wrong, you may be charged an extra fee.^{[5]
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Click Calculate Shipping Cost. You'll see this on the right side of the page. You can continue editing the "Shipping Information" field and click Calculate Shipping Cost again to see the updated price.
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Click Confirm and Pay. This will redirect you to a page where you can print the shipping label.
- Once you click this button, the amount listed will automatically be deducted from your PayPal balance.
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Click Print. After the text that confirms the payment has been made, you'll see the button to print your shipping labels. Click that to continue.
- A printing page will pop-up with details to print, such as which printer to use, how many pages, and the paper size.
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Click Print. You can print the labels on regular paper and tape it to the package, or you can use label-paper.^{[6]
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- If you're having issues with the default settings, you can change your Shipping Preferences from Settings (the gear icon at the top of the page) > My selling tools if you have a business account.^{[7]
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