4 Ways to create shipments on Swotzy

Swotzy offers multiple methods to create shipments, so you can choose what works best for your business volume and workflow.

Method #1

Create a new shipment manually

Best for: Testing the platform, low shipment volumes, or one-off shipments.

How it works:

1. Click the + Create Shipment button located in the top-right corner of the platform
2. Fill in sender and recipient details
3. Add package dimensions and weight
4. Select your preferred carrier
5. Generate and print your label

ℹ️ How to create a shipment manually

💡Save frequently used addresses, products, and packaging sizes in the Swotzy Library to avoid re-entering information every time.

Option #2

Integrate Swotzy with your online store

Best for: Online store owners who want to automate order fulfillment

Supported platforms: Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Etsy, Mozello, Prestashop

How it works:

1. Go to Settings → Integrations
2. Select your e-commerce platform
3. Follow the connection steps
4. Orders automatically sync to Swotzy
5. Create shipments directly from your Swotzy dashboard

💡 Orders sync automatically, so you can process multiple shipments with just a few clicks.

ℹ️ E-commerce integration guides 

Option #3

Upload shipment data in bulk

Best for: Processing many shipments at once without manual entry

How it works:

1. Download your orders in your preferred file format.
2. Upload the file to Swotzy
3. Review and confirm shipments
4. Generate all labels at once

💡 Perfect for daily batch processing or when migrating from another system.

ℹ️ File upload for shipments on the Swotzy platform

Option #4

Create shipments with custom system API integration

Best for: Large businesses with high volumes and custom management systems

How it works:

The Swotzy API allows you to integrate shipping functionality directly into your existing system, warehouse management software, or ERP.

Benefits:

• Fully automated shipment creation
• Real-time rate calculations
• Label generation via API
• Tracking updates pushed to your system

💡 Interested in API integration? Contact our team to discuss your requirements.