How to print addresses from online orders

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A merchant needs to print customer shipping addresses on parcels for order fulfillment. Shopify offers several built-in solutions:

Primary Methods:

  • Shopify Shipping: Purchase and print shipping labels directly from the Orders section in Shopify admin. Labels automatically include customer name, address, and tracking details for supported carriers (USPS, UPS, Canada Post)
  • Packing Slips: Print from order details, which include shipping addresses. Templates can be customized under Settings > Shipping and delivery > Packing Slips

Alternative Solutions:

  • Third-party apps (ShipStation, Order Printer, Easyship) provide additional flexibility for custom label formats and bulk printing
  • Manual copy-paste from order details works for low-volume operations but isn’t scalable

The discussion remains open for follow-up questions about specific setup requirements.

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i want to know how to print the address of my client on a parcel when they place the order, i believe there’s a backend feature for that? if so, how do i do it?

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Hi @ForeverTruth95

It sounds like you’re looking for a way to print your customer’s shipping address directly onto a parcel or label after they place an order. That’s a pretty common need for store owners handling fulfillment, and Shopify has built-in options to make this process smooth.

How to Print Shipping Labels with Customer Addresses

Shopify does have a backend feature that lets you print shipping labels with the customer’s address. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Use Shopify’s Built-in Shipping Label Feature (For stores using Shopify Shipping)

If you’re using Shopify Shipping, you can buy and print shipping labels directly from your Shopify admin. The customer’s shipping address will automatically appear on the label. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Go to Orders in your Shopify admin.
  2. Click on the order you want to ship.
  3. Select Create Shipping Label (or “Buy Shipping Label” depending on your country).
  4. Choose your shipping carrier and label size.
  5. Print the label using a regular printer or a thermal printer.

The label will include the customer’s name, address, and tracking details. If you’re shipping through Shopify’s supported carriers (like USPS, UPS, or Canada Post), it’s the easiest way to get everything printed correctly.

2. Print Packing Slips with Addresses

If you don’t need a shipping label but just want to print the address, you can use the packing slip feature:

  1. Go to Orders in Shopify.
  2. Click on the order.
  3. Click More Actions > Print Packing Slip.
  4. The packing slip includes the shipping address, and you can print it onto a label or manually write it onto the parcel.

Pro Tip: You can customize the packing slip template in Settings > Shipping and delivery > Packing Slips if you want to format the address differently.

3. Use a Shipping App (If You Need Custom Labels)

If you want more flexibility (like different label sizes or formats), you can use an app like:

  • ShipStation
  • Order Printer
  • Easyship

These apps allow you to print customer addresses in bulk or on different label formats. You can find them in the Shopify App Store.

4. Manual Copy-Paste Option (Not Ideal but Works for Small Orders)

If you don’t have Shopify Shipping and don’t want to use an app, you can manually copy the address from the order details and print it onto a sticker or label. This is only practical if you have a low volume of orders.

Let me know if you need more details or if you have a specific setup you’re working with.
Best regards,
Daisy