How to Generate Shopify Shipping Labels Using the Australia Post Rates and Labels App?

In this article, we will explain how to generate Shopify Shipping labels using the Australia Post Rates and Labels App for a single order. You will also learn how to handle package settings in the label generation process and the process of cancellation of the label.

If you would like to know how to automatically generate labels for multiple orders, please refer to Automatic Shipping Label Generation Made Easy with Shopify Australia Post App.

How to Generate the Australia Post Shipping Label in Manual Mode for a Single Order?

In order to generate the Australia Post shipping label for an order using the Manual Mode, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the Orders section and go to the “details” of the order for which you want to generate the Australia Post shipping label.

Step 2: Click on More Actions and then on Generate Labels to manually generate Australia Post shipping labels for the selected order.

Manual label generation for the order

Step 3: Now, the page will get navigated to the Manual label generation page.

  • Select the proper ‘From Address’ for the Australia Post label. For the stores with a single location, there will be only one address available.
  • The packages will be automatically generated based on the Packaging Method created in the app settings. You can Add, Edit or Remove the package according to your choice.
  • You will also have options to enable or disable insurance to the package.
Label Generation - Manual Mode

Step 4: Under the “Select Rates” option, click on ‘Refresh’ and you will be able to see the Australia Post services. You can also see the customer selected carrier service here.

Refresh to get the updated rates

Step 5: Select the service and click on “Generate Label”. This will redirect to the order details page, where you can see the “Download Documents” option. Click it and the Australia Post Label will be downloaded. 

Select the service and generate labels
Label Generation Confirmation page

A sample label is given below.

Sample Australia Post Label

Package Settings in Australia Post Rates & Labels App

Edit the Package

Using this option, you can edit the automatically generated package. Here, you will have the option to choose the type of box and the quantity of products to be added in the box.

Editing the package
Select the Australia Post box type

Adding and Removing a Package

When you click on ‘Au Post Generate Label’ for an order, the packages are automatically generated for the particular order. Now, if you want to remove the automatically generated package, you can choose the “Remove” option and add another package using the “Add” option.

Similar to the “Edit” option, you can choose the type of box and the quantity of products to be added in the box.

Add the number of Packages

How to Cancel the Generated Australia Post Shipping Labels?

In order to cancel the Australia Post shipping label that you have generated, follow the steps below:

Cancel Australia Post Shipping label generation
  • You can see that the canceled label appears in another section. You can also find an option to create a new label for the canceled order.
Label Canceled message

Final thoughts on Label Generation using Shopify FedEx App

Now you know how to generate Australia Post Shipping labels using the Australia Post rates and labels app. We also explained the package settings and how to cancel the label for an order using the app.

This app also helps Shopify merchants to generate labels for orders in bulk, generate manifest and confirm the order and shipment tracking. To know more, visit the Shopify Australia Post App.

In case you face any issues or have any questions regarding the app, Contact PluginHive Customer Support and we will help you resolve any issues.

Last Updated On September 04, 2019