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Pay for postage and print shipping labels on eBay

Create and print U.S. Postal Service shipping labels on eBay and pay instantly with PayPal.

It's free! You pay for postage with PayPal and print labels in a matter of seconds.

When you print shipping labels from My eBay, the USPS Delivery Confirmation number is automatically updated on My eBay and eBay order details page. An email with the Delivery Confirmation number is sent to your buyer so that they know the item has shipped.

Watch a two minute video to learn more about using eBay Labels.
Start in My eBay
Under Sold section in My eBay, click "Print shipping label." If you have several items for shipment, click "Print shipping label" on your first item. You can print the shipping label for your next item from the eBay labels page.
 
All the information you need to create your label is on the Print a shipping label page.
From My eBay, go to Print a shipping label. Check the order information for the buyer's user ID, transaction details, and shipping amount.

Next, choose your shipping preferences, which USPS service you'll use, and delivery options like "Signature Confirmation" and/or insurance.

Now, pick your mailing date and specify your printer type. You have the option to print a receipt for your records and to show an item SKU or number on the label. You can also add a personal message to your buyer on the packing slip.

Note that "Ship from" and "Ship to" information is pre-populated with seller and buyer addresses. You can make changes by clicking "Edit".

Review your total shipping cost and click "Pay and print" to preview your label. You can set up automatic shipping payment with PayPal the first time you print a label, by checking the box below "Pay and print." This takes you to PayPal. You only need to do this once.

 
Review and print your shipping label, manage your shipments, and print your next label.
You can review the label for accuracy by printing a sample label. When you are satisfied with it, click Print label (printing a sample label is optional).

To print another label, click "Ship your next item" and you'll be taken to the next item ready to ship in My eBay.

If there is a problem with your label, you can reprint it using "Reprint label." If you need to void a label, click "Void label" and follow the instructions. You have 5 days to void a label.

Click the "Track and manage your shipments" link to take you to the Track and manage your shipments page in my eBay.

 
Frequently asked questions
How does the PayPal authorization work?
When you print your first label, check the box below the "Pay and print" button. When you click "Pay and print" you'll be taken to the PayPal log-in page to set up future payments. On the billing agreement page, click "Agree and Continue" to authorize eBay to charge available funding sources for your labels.

You only have to authorize PayPal once. Next time you print labels on eBay, your shipping charges will be automatically debited from your PayPal account.
 
Can I print multi-order labels with eBay Labels?
Yes, you can print up to 50 labels at a time.
 
My label didn't print properly. Can I print it over again without paying?
Yes. If your label did not print correctly, you can reprint it at no charge. From the Finish printing your label page:

  1. Look under "What would you like to do next?" on the right hand side of the page.
  2. Click "Reprint label."
  3. The page will refresh and show your label ready to print again.

 
I printed a label but am not going to use it. Can I void the label and get a refund?
Yes. You have up to 120 hours to void a label. The cost of the label is credited to your PayPal account within about 21 days. To void a label:

  1. Look under "What would you like to do next?" on the right hand side of the page.
  2. Click "Void label."
  3. Follow the instructions on the Void your shipping label page.

 
What shipping services are available with eBay labels?
The following U.S. Postal Service options are available:

  1. Domestic Services: Priority Mail, Express Mail, First Class Mail Parcel, Media Mail, and Parcel Post.
  2. International Services: Express Mail International and Priority Mail International.

 
With eBay labels can I arrange for carrier pickup?
Yes. Pickup is free from the U.S. Postal Service for Priority Mail or Express Mail. If you do not schedule a pickup, save time by dropping your shipment off at the Post Office counter instead of waiting in line.
 
Can I print UPS labels on eBay?
No. Only U.S. Postal Service labels are available at this time.
 
Is eBay label printing available outside the U.S.?
No. eBay labels on eBay are only available to U.S. sellers at this time.
 
Can I print shipping labels for buyers outside the U.S.?
Yes. U.S. sellers can print international eBay shipping labels . Customs forms are pre-filled with up-to-date information.