Before you create your first shipment there are a few one-time setup steps. The Settings page shows you which steps are complete and which still need attention.

Step 1 — Enter your company information

Go to Settings → Account and fill in your company name and default sender address. This information is pre-filled on every new shipment, saving you time.

The sender address is also used as the return address on labels if no explicit return address is set.

Step 2 — Connect a carrier

Go to Settings → Integrations and add at least one carrier. Each carrier requires different credentials — see the Connecting your carrier account guide for the exact fields needed per carrier.

You cannot create shipments until at least one carrier is connected. The carrier credentials are encrypted and never shared with third parties other than the carrier itself.

Step 3 — (Optional) Add package presets

If you regularly ship in the same box sizes, go to Package Sizes and save your common dimensions. These appear as one-click presets when creating a shipment, so you do not have to retype dimensions every time.

Step 4 — (Optional) Add products

If you ship internationally, go to Products and add your product catalogue with HS codes, values, and weights. ShipCelero will auto-fill customs forms from these records.

Checklist summary

  • ✓ Company name and sender address entered
  • ✓ At least one carrier connected and tested
  • ○ Package presets added (optional but recommended)
  • ○ Products added for international shipments (optional)