How To Buy USPS Postage Online & Print Your Own Shipping Labels [Click-N-Ship]

Need to ship a package with USPS Priority, but don’t want to wait in line at the post office? We’ll show you how to buy USPS postage online and print your own shipping labels using Click-N-Ship!
You can easily buy postage online using USPS' Click-N-Ship. Just follow the 5 steps and you'll be able to create and print out your own shipping label.
If you’re shipping packages for the holidays, be sure to check out USPS’ shipping deadlines!
For more information on shipping check out some of our other how-to’s!
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[@t.n.9508]

As someone who has never shipped anythin before in my life and totally clueless on the method, this is definitely the vid for dummies. Excellent and clear instructions, thx a lot!

[@InnominateKraken]

Ah that's good to hear! Glad we could help :)

[@familyfree2994]

your not a dummy! you just didnt know :)

[@Rita-yw2tn]

Same here that’s exactly why I’m here because I’m clueless 🙂

[@thatphillyguy61]

​@InnominateKraken When you choose print label at the post office, will a QR code bar code be sent to your to phone or email address to print at the post office? I ask because I don't have a printer.

[@beerme27]

do you think it's worth selling online if you live far from a post office? i live 20 minutes from the nearest one. double that for the drive back. i wouldn't want to be in deficit because of gas money.

[@SuperLeonard7]

Your the first person to actually explain how to use the usps mailing platform for this I'm very grateful.

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! Glad we could help :)

[@hmcrico4980]

Hi I will provide you USPS shipping label in cheap price reply me

[@Maryum-hadi123]

Hello I'm may assist you in priority mail.and UPS and USPS FedEx DHL for shipping lables will be provid you in a very low rates

[@denobcreations]

💯

[@DMC1412]

I’m a letter carrier and I would definitely recommend putting tape over the bar code. Doesn’t effect the ability to scan and gives it extra protection if it rains

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you so much for the clarification!

[@cyperknight9182]

I wouldn't recommend putting tape over the bar code. I have done this before and sometimes it causes an error to their system

[@DMC1412]

@@cyperknight9182 if it’s clear packaging tape there will be no problem. I am a letter carrier I can promise you that. If the barcode gets affected in any way, the tracking code will still be legible

[@sjlevi99]

You should use self adhesive shipping labels

[@DMC1412]

@@cyperknight9182 this is not true

[@arogplay4210]

Ngl this is the first video I watch that Actually explain well everything without confusing me😅nice vid u earned a new Sub😆

[@InnominateKraken]

Thanks for the sub! We're glad we could help :)

[@rylandspencer]

Same. I've been looking for 15 minutes. Thank god I found this one.

[@wordlife1997]

I've watched like 20 KZbin videos on what you just summed up in 5 minutes. Thanks❤

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ars273]

On the list of things I didn't think I'd need to be told as an adult "Don't put tape over barcodes" was one of them, yet here I am. Thank you lol

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad you learned something new! haha

[@jimklemens5018]

You can put several layers of tape over the bar code and the laser scanner can read it easily.

[@dozhadeville444]

The information you provided in this video not only saved me time. It also alleviated the migraine that was forming behind my retina due to my unsuccessful efforts in figuring out this simple problem! In Other Words: *U da GOAT* ✊🏾

[@InnominateKraken]

haha, thank you thank you! :)

[@tammeracalisha5575]

I’ve watched several videos about this and yours is THE FIRST one that explained in detail and didn’t confuse me! THANK YOU!😊

[@InnominateKraken]

That's awesome to know! Glad we're really helping people out :)

[@traci12paul]

This was so incredibly helpful. Also I love your Train hat!!

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped! And yay a fellow Train fan :)

[@gf-ry6qz]

i literally just clicked this to know whether or not i need to put as much tape as i do on my labels............ thank you

[@timdanner2596]

Very helpful video. I'm going to start selling some collectibles online, and the shipping part of that completely baffled me. After watching this video, and doing other research, it seems less of a hassle than I thought. I especially appreciate the part of your video about taping the label to the package. I had wondered what was the best way to do that.

[@InnominateKraken]

That's exciting! Good luck with selling! And we're happy our video helped with getting you set up :)

[@FableGatee]

this. has cleared up SO many questions I had while trying to figure out shipping. Thank you so much for this and have a lovely day!

[@FrankSmith-lk9db]

You are a life saver I’m a novice at shipping starting a new small business and cleared up a lot of things thanks!

[@InnominateKraken]

That's great to hear! Glad we could help :)

[@Maryum-hadi123]

Hello I'm a shipping labels expert UPS and USPS FedEx and DHL

[@bz8335]

Absolutely great video. I don't send very many packages. Obviously I know you go to the post office and speak to someone there and get it all handled but doing it online is much smoother. You definitely got a subscription for me Great job!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you :) And glad we could help make the whole process easier! It's definitely a time saver doing everything online.

[@nancyweyerph.d.3323]

You have a fantastic voice! Thank you for this valuable information presented in a simple yet comprehensive way.

[@pilarpatrick]

The best explanation ever !!!!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! Happy it helps :)

[@uncrunch398]

Nice to know shipping label stickers aren't needed to print shipping labels. Also that I can have them printed at the post office. That's what I wanted to know. Thanks.

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help :)

[@susanweston1010]

Angela, I love that you have your little flower in your tin! Yay! Fun memories of sharing goodies at retreat💕

[@MM-cs3yz]

She speaks with wonderful clarity.

[@tactusxii]

I need to do this for a return shipping label

[@exos1bnetworth]

This was very helpful! have been nervous to even try and send something but this will be my first time and this was very clear will update on how it goes Edit: was able to send out just fine! tracking and updates can all be found on the usps site when you make an account so that was great it was really helpful ty ❤️

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help give you a confidence boost with shipping :) Good luck!

[@laurenm6254]

Question- when you take your package to usps with the prepaid label already affixed, do they then weigh it? What if there is a discrepancy in the weight you put vs what the usps says it is?

[@zakadams762]

thank you so much, this actually answered my questions about shipping, most explanations are very complicated and don't answer my very basic entree level questions.

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad we could help answer all of your questions and make shipping easier!

[@BixbyLBC]

Simple, straightforward and easy to understand......Thank you 😊

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deleting261]

Oh thank you! I was looking an instructional video on youtube showing how to ship orders. I'm getting ready to sell my old psp games along with other things to a retro game company for money. I really need to do this because I don't know how and I need to learn. Thank you so much :)

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad we could help! Good luck with the sales :)

[@deleting261]

@@InnominateKraken Thank you so much 😊👍🏽

[@tom-usthetank9278]

I've been looking for a good tutorial on how to do all this. This really helped.

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped! :)

[@Syncerejaeee]

I greatly appreciate this video I'm a first time business owner and i was ok with the labels until I had to ship in the same town I was living in it gave me a hard time but your video made it easy and a success I'm very thankful to have come across your video thank you once again you have made my business a lot more easier for me

[@InnominateKraken]

That's really amazing to hear! I'm glad we helped with your business :)

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

Instantly subscribed. I love this content and can’t wait to see more!

[@TheLillianYoung]

This was helpful. I don't have a business but sometimes want to ship things. Having to lug certain items to a post office and stand in long lines makes me just give stuff away instead.

[@faizanfaizii1470]

Shipping labels available

[@marfromwi11423]

You are a superb teacher, and did so much to show each screen etc. -- this ia fabulous!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! Glad we could help :)

[@GY6-SCOOTERS]

Thanks for this very step by step instruction guide to how to ship from home . I've been doing alot of thinking of starting a small business at home like sailing things on ebay but I was confused on how to ship items off after watching this great tutorial video of yours it really helped me understand the true process of mailing off packages to buyers online from the convenience of my own home ..thank you

[@InnominateKraken]

So glad that our video can help you with your future endeavors! I know shipping can seem like a daunting task, but it's great to know we can help people get through it :)

[@ThaMayorva757]

Question if I buy a shipping label printer do I have to have a website to use it like If someone wanted to purchase and they inbox me and I need a shipping label could I still use it ?

[@InnominateKraken]

You don't have to have your own website. Regardless of where they're purchasing from, you as the seller, still need to buy postage from USPS, FedEx, UPS, stamps.com, etc. Those mailing services will then provide the info on the label as a pdf and you'll be able to print it using the label printer just like you would a regular printer.

[@Boutikay]

I followed this video step by step and I did it. Thank you very much. 😊

[@luisbartolo7169]

Hey guys! Hope everything is well, funny I discovered your KZbin channel with your how to ship using usps priority mail video than I saw that you also uploaded 🔥 content

[@dejanae7336]

so simple and love your voice. perfect for explaining things.

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you :) And happy to help!

[@MakeupLichelle]

Thank you soo much! This was so clear, and precise! Shipping can definitely be intimidating! Just subbed as well!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you! Glad we could help you through your shipping woes :)

[@kapowyadao]

I tape over the entire label(clear packaging tape) to protect it from moisture and tearing and have never had a problem with it being scanned at the post office

[@InnominateKraken]

I totally recommend this 100% too! Back when I made the video there were issues, but now they encourage you to tape the entire label.

[@bozzy7946]

I know it's a simple thing but everyone always adds extra steps and ads between. Thank you

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!!

[@mysticwater3871]

Thank You ! Now I am not confused. Other how to sites seem to want to show off what they know not teach.

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad we could clear things up and help :)

[@happygolucky2902]

I was always wondering how to print shipping labels. Thanks for this vid. With ckear instructions ❤

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@delafriq]

YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANKS FOR MAKING ME UNDERSTAND THIS.

[@InnominateKraken]

Happy to help!

[@real_g3099]

Question do you still need stamps to ship electronics? If so how many? For a 13 pound package?

[@comet969]

Thank you so much for the video I went to do a few ties but was unsure of how it would end up if I continued so I stop now I can finish and send my package because I can see the how process and know that I’ll be able to do it Due to health I can’t just go out to the post office and this is a life saver Thanks so much

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad we could help and give you the confidence to ship with Click-N-Ship! Good luck shipping your packages :)

[@faizanfaizii1470]

Shipping labels available

[@JonathanGonzalez-bx2zn]

Me to I never would have thought that some one would explain so much information for one thing thank you

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad we could break it all down and help!

[@edstrum7585]

Right at 3:38 I clicked the top box then print labels - didn't work in that's where I got red letters saying click a box then clicked the 2nd box same thing couldn't print red lettering still there then clicked the bottom box & it printed a big bar code went to PO & they said we can't use it to make a label ? Couldn't back track either. Wish I had known about the shipping history then, but I said going to UPS & never using the PO again !!

[@InnominateKraken]

Ah I see! But that is strange...I gotta use this sometime this week so I'll see if I run into any problems at that point too!

[@edstrum7585]

@@InnominateKraken Going to use PayPal Shipping.

[@mayac2266]

Hi there. Thank you so much for the tip. I have some questions 1. On the website it said I can create label within 3 day of planned ship date. If I plan to ship today and already purchase label with today’s date on it but I can’t ship until tomorrow or later dates, would that be fine? Or do I need to process refund and recreate label? 2. If i change my mind and not ship, can i process refund ? And how long will it takes to get money back?

[@FinalCritiC]

This beats running to the Post Office and waiting in some long line.

[@InnominateKraken]

Totally agree!

[@redeemedministries77]

Great video! I’m subbing just because of how clear it was!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thanks for the sub! Glad our video helps :)

[@mschristy73]

Couldn't have asked for a better video. Thank you. Question though: what if im mailing an envelope with say stickers or a bookmark . Would i do the same process . Like dould i need to weigh it to find out how many stamps it would need or can i buy a label and have customer pay exact shipping? Sorry, probably a dumb question but I'm clueless.

[@InnominateKraken]

Totally not a dumb question! We have a how to on First Class Mail that would help answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apuoc3h8iJ2AldE

[@empressiveliving]

Thank you for this video u made years ago that’s helping me today

[@InnominateKraken]

I'm so glad it still helps! :)

[@davidohmer5296]

Great video. Needed the info on not taping over the bar code.....thanks!

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped! Also got some clarification in the comments from post office workers that it's actually okay to cover the bar code now to protect it from the elements and such.

[@noulor3571]

Didn’t know this was a thing! Thanks a bunch!!🙏🏼🙌🏼💕

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help :)

[@arungoyal7942]

How to size the label for it to print on label sheet perfectly.

[@alexyafalcon3203]

Thank youuuu this was perfectly simple and sweet

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped!

[@KingdomMindedMinistry]

This is a REALLY good tutorial. Great job

[@katelinrutter9519]

After you put the label on it do you take it to the post office and they ship it from there

[@InnominateKraken]

Yes, you take it to the post office. They usually have a window/area dedicated to packages that have pre-paid labels and are ready to ship.

[@esk111291]

Awesome video! Exactly what I needed. Clear and straight to the point instructions. Thank you!

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped! :)

[@LearnTagalogandIlocano]

Your video is really helpful specially for us visual learners, glad I found it. 😃 Subscribed and liked. 👍 The only way I can thank you is not skipping the video ads. I will be watching more of your videos, thank you and Happy Easter Sunday!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you for watching with the ads!! haha Glad the video helped :) Happy Easter Sunday too!

[@luvhevo]

how i don’t have a printer or a way to get to the post office.. i’ll be scheduling them to pick it up at my house. is it ok if i just write on a usps address label the information?? or even just ok the packaging? how will i pay if it’s like that with no shilling label?

[@epicstrengthinsanity1235]

Thank you very much, easy to understand, now I’m confident about start a small business.

[@InnominateKraken]

Best of luck! :)

[@faizanfaizii1470]

Shipping labels available....

[@donnaharrington3850]

Nicely done! Clearly & to the point. Thank you!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you! :)

[@BOTBot-us7rx]

If I have a eBay label do I still need to print another one for USPS

[@DDNatural]

your instructions were very clear and to the point thank you

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it help :)

[@chimproshi6181]

Much Thanks, I can return my textbooks now!

[@InnominateKraken]

Nice! Glad we could help :)

[@JMcMillen]

A few other things... first, always print the labels at 100% size, which should take half a piece of paper. Shrinking or enlarging the label can mess up the bar code as it could alter the proportional width of the lines/gaps in the bar code, making it unreadable. Second, try to put the label on one of the largest flat sides of the box. The best scanner is always the one above the belt as mail passes beneath it, followed by the on underneath. Avoid using the smaller sides and ends of the box. Finally, if the box side is two flaps, avoid putting the label across both flaps. Boxes sometimes flex as they move through the system and that seam between the flaps is a weak point. If it starts shifting it can mess up the bar codes or even the address. If the side is too small, put the label on so that the address and bar code do not go over that seam.

[@sandycorreia1989]

Do u have to use special paper for the labels or just regular printer paper is ok?

[@InnominateKraken]

Regular paper is okay! I use it all of the time.

[@ajiaechols3014]

Ive been trying to figure this out thank you!

[@joanie3960]

thanks for being so to the point!!

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help :)

[@kristycannon7923]

Pretty awesome video! I like your spunky-ness! Keep up the good job!🤗

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! :D

[@erick._150]

What if I leave my package in my mailbox will USPS ship it from there with the label on it? Instead of going to the post office

[@jenniferaraujo2049]

Thanks for the video and guidance! It helps a lot!

[@InnominateKraken]

Happy to help :)

[@faizanfaizii1470]

Shipping labels available

[@ethanyang854]

This is gold!

[@InnominateKraken]

Happy it helps!

[@jerricknjaclynfelix3926]

I just bought a Dymo Labelwriter. Would the label be able to be printed from there instead of a regular printer?

[@InnominateKraken]

Yep you totally can!

[@kathrynm984]

Best informative video I've seen, good job and thank you 😁

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mindymartinez4657]

thanks for making this video simple and easy to follow along! :)

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it helped :)

[@TimXMan1000]

This was an exellent video and you explained everything so well thank you

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you! Glad yo help :)

[@lisainnewarknj8313]

Thank you for your leadership. The content is very helpful.

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad the video helped :)

[@faizanfaizii1470]

Shipping labels available

[@kaylamuniz1424]

Thank you so much this is so much help

[@Dahaas2003]

Very helpful. Thank you!! (Did not even know USPS offered this service!)

[@InnominateKraken]

You learn something new every day :) But glad to help!

[@saulbeiza7303]

What setting you put on the printer? Like a4 , letter, a6?

[@InnominateKraken]

My paper size is letter and I have the scale set to 100%

[@natatro3110]

Hi! I need to send additional stamps worth of $2 to a very bureaucratic organization, so that they'd add them to an already existing prepaid envelop I gave them in the past. Is there any way to do it completely online, so that I'd create a printable label that they could print on their regular printer and glue on existing prepaid envelop? Thanks in advance!

[@ebo7310]

For some odd reason, once I get to Step 2 select your service and package type. I put in my weight 15 oz. I do not check that box because my dimension are 6x6x6 box. I hit the drop down arrow to select a service type, and nothing appears. The drop box doesn't open. I'm confused!

[@Jhan5730]

Thank you for this. I’ve started a small business and don’t have time to wait at the post office. Quick question, do I have to also hand write another sticky label? Or is the one you print the only thing you need?

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help:) And the one you print would be the only one you need!

[@nickrodriguez7245]

Why is it $13 though, that’s way too expensive

[@ivanventura9646]

@@nickrodriguez7245 the customer pays it not you

[@CrazedCCupcake]

this was so easy to understand and so helpful! thank you so much!

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad to help :)

[@Felisana84]

Extremely useful thanks

[@bepbe11]

Best how to ever. Appreciate how clear you explained this. Just subscribed to you. 👏🏻👍

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! Glad it helped and we hope you enjoy our other how-to's too :)

[@ceciliacarrington7230]

I appreciate you! Thank you for this very informative and concise video!!

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you!! Happy to help :)

[@adrianaserrano3920]

how do i do priority mail express on click and ship on my phonw? i been trying to do that on my usps app.

[@danielardz138]

When creating an account would it be personal or business? I have a vintage business but not sure which one to click?

[@InnominateKraken]

That depends on what you'll be using the account for. If you'll be doing shipping for your business, then it'd be better to sign up for a business account.

[@mazharkhatri779]

what If i have my package below 0.5 lbs for domestic which option should I choose? any suggestion ? thanks in advance for those who will help me / share their experience.

[@yaly23]

Thank you so much for your clear message

[@InnominateKraken]

Glad it's easy to understand and that we helped!

[@navilalvarez8388]

Thank you I was clueless 😅

[@InnominateKraken]

Happy to help!

[@johnpikathemusician271]

Straight forward, on topic. Good job 🎶 and thank you for the tutorial.

[@InnominateKraken]

Thank you! And glad it helped :D

[@deliacirca1692]

Can I print on self stick printer labels or will I waste money on possible smearing and blank space?

[@InnominateKraken]

I've seen other people do it. Just make sure you give the ink enough time to dry so it doesn't smear.

[@silvaroo]

Super helpful! Thank you so so much for this video - starting a small business and this helps loads :))

[@InnominateKraken]

That's so exciting! Glad we could help with your budding business :)

[@RobRVA]

Good video, thanks. I inherited an old metal lunchbox collection (like a LOT of them) that I will be selling on Ebay. Until I get the hang of this I'm just going to sell single items. I absolutely want to use Priority mail. Can I get a number of boxes first from the post office and just have them on hand? The boxes are "free" until you use them? If I do just keep boxes on hand can I still use either option later: ie: Choose between flat rate or weight/distance? Thanks!

[@InnominateKraken]

You can totally grab a few boxes and hold onto to them until you need to use them. I have my own stockpile of boxes too!

[@michaelpost7352]

Is it possible to print to a Dymo 4XL thermal printer, 4x6 label?

[@InnominateKraken]

I don't personally own a thermal printer, but other people have printed from Click-N-Ship with various thermal printers. If anything, you can save the label as a pdf, open it up and change the print settings for your label size and printer.

[@beazerblitz]

I feel dumb coming on here to see how it’s done lol. I was getting annoyed trying to print the labels at the post office kiosk and it wouldn’t accept certain addresses or give options to enter certain addresses. And then dealing with the clerk every time who is stubborn and argues the address then causes the package to be delivered to the wrong spot. So thank you so much for this video lol. Now I can print my own labels and not deal with the clerk. (I love USPS and the other workers, just not this specific clerk or the kiosks)

[@InnominateKraken]

There's no need to feel dumb! No one knows everything and we're all constantly learning so. I'm sorry you were having problems with that specific clerk. It's happened plenty of times to me too, but there are so many more truly nice and terrific clerks and postal workers. But we're glad we could help you out and you can continue to ship things with USPS :)

[@havefunbesafe]

This is great for a newbie like me! So, I need to do this before I setup an eBay auction to estimate shipping costs?!???

[@InnominateKraken]

eBay has discounts for postage, so it may cost a little less than what you see on the USPS website. When you do sell that item we do have a walk through on setting up your package for shipping: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqiqgZiudst2ptU

[@SuperLeonard7]

Where do I get the postal scale and can I use a regular printer or a thermal printer ?

[@InnominateKraken]

You can buy a postal scale on Amazon, eBay or whatever store sells office supplies. And you can use a regular printer and print it out on paper. Then cut it out and tape it to your package.

[@gracie4572]

@@InnominateKraken awesome. thanks so much for this video it really helped😁👍🏻