Getting Started

Creating your ShipWave account

Sign up in under a minute and start comparing shipping rates immediately.

How to sign up

Visit shipwave.app/signup and enter your email address and a password. You can also sign up with your Google account for one-click access. No credit card is required to create an account.

Setting up your first warehouse

After signing in, go to Admin → Warehouses and add your ship-from address. This is the origin address that will appear on your shipping labels. You can add multiple warehouses if you ship from more than one location. Each warehouse needs a name, full street address, city, state, and ZIP code.

Adding a payment method

Go to Admin → Settings to add a credit or debit card. ShipWave uses Stripe for secure payment processing. Your card is only charged when you purchase a shipping label—there are no monthly fees or subscriptions.

Saving package presets

If you frequently ship the same box sizes, go to Admin → Package Presets to save them. Enter a name, length, width, height, and default weight. When creating a label, you can select a preset to auto-fill the dimensions instead of typing them each time.

FAQs

Is ShipWave free to use?
Yes. ShipWave is completely free with no monthly subscription, no per-label fees, and no minimum volume requirements. You only pay for the shipping labels you purchase at discounted commercial rates.
Do I need a business to use ShipWave?
No. ShipWave works for individuals and businesses alike. Whether you are shipping a single package or thousands per month, you get the same discounted rates.
What carriers does ShipWave support?
ShipWave supports USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and regional carriers including OnTrac, LaserShip, Veho, LSO, Spee-Dee, and GLS.

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