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8 articles
Shipping & Postage
Weights, boxes, address checks, pickups, returns and tracking — the nuts and bolts.
- 01How to measure package dimensions and weightAccurate dimensions and weight are the single best way to avoid carrier adjustments. Here's how to measure like a pro, how rounding works, and when dimensional weight kicks in.4 min readUpdated Oct 21, 2026
- 02Address verification and what to do when it failsOctoship validates every address before you buy — US addresses against the USPS database, international addresses against postal data for the destination. Here's what the warnings mean and how to fix them.1 min readUpdated Aug 12, 2026
- 03Choosing the right box or mailerPick packaging that protects your product without paying to ship air.1 min readUpdated May 30, 2026
- 04Scheduling a carrier pickupSkip the drop-off line — USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express can all collect packages from your door.1 min readUpdated Jul 8, 2026
- 05Tracking and delivery notificationsEvery label comes with tracking. Learn how to follow packages and send branded updates to your customers.1 min readUpdated Sep 17, 2026
- 06Creating return labels (including prepaid returns)Send a customer a label to ship something back — on demand, in the box, or through a self-serve returns link. Pay only when it's used.2 min readUpdated Oct 23, 2026
- 07Address validation at home and abroadHow Octoship checks US and international addresses before you buy, what each result means, and how validation saves you from correction fees.1 min readUpdated Oct 23, 2026
- 08Shipping lithium batteries and other hazmatSome everyday products count as hazardous materials. Here's what you can ship and how to mark it.1 min readUpdated Apr 2, 2026
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