If you ever have to ship packages through the post office, one of the easiest ways to accomplish it is to use the Internet. You can take care of the entire process without ever having to leave your home or place of business. It is the most convenient method to ship packages, and certainly one of the simplest ways. If you want to know use the internet to ship packages via the post office, read the steps provided here.
Instructions
1. Ready the package for shipment and weigh it. Be certain the package is properly wrapped according to United States Postal Service (USPS) standards. Weigh the package on the postal scale and make note of the weight.
2. Access your online post office account Go to www.USPS.com and open your online account. Select “Click-N-Ship (Print a Shipping Label)” on your Options page.
3. Select the destination of your package from the available drop-down box, or leave the default “United States.” (This example is for using domestic shipping services.) Then click on “Go."
4. Fill out the details for the shipping label. If you have used this service before, your shipping information should already be provided in the return address area. If this is your first time, you will have to fill in all of the required information (marked with an asterisk) in both the “return” and “delivery” areas. Once you have completed the Address section, fill in both the pounds and ounces of the package you are shipping and select a shipping date from the drop-down box provided. The next section lists your insurance options; fill in this section if so desired. If you want to create multiple labels, you can place a check in the “Start a Batch Order” box. When all areas of the label are complete, select the “Continue” button on the bottom right of the page.
5. Choose your shipping preferences. The next page displays the existing service options. Depending on your package, you will see various shipping services listed. Each delivery service will have an approximate delivery date, price and other options to choose from. Select the one you would like to use and then select the “Continue” button.
6. Verify, pay and print your shipping label. Review all of the information for the label and click on the “Continue” button. You have the option to use a saved credit card or a new one for payment. When you have finished paying for the item, click the “Continue” button. The next page allows you to print the label from your printer, so be sure to have it filled with paper. Print the label and recheck it for accuracy. You will have the option to reprint it if there were any problems.
7. Place the label on your package and request package pickup. Cut the label as shown, and use tape to secure it to the package. If you are not asked about package pickup once you have printed the label, return to www.USPS.com and select ”Schedule a Pickup” from the options available atop the page. You have the free option of “Carrier Pickup” or the fee-based “Pickup On Demand Service” to choose from. Select the service you prefer and fill in the necessary information concerning your package pickup.
