Pirate Ship

Some of the most common FAQ's to help you get sailing with Pirate Ship

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow along with our "New Pirate Guide" to help you get sailing!

Learn more about our free shipping software

What's our business model? What's the catch? Is this too good to be true? Here's why you shouldn't worry: USPS® and UPS® have got our back!

Pirate Ship is 100% free, with no markups, fees, or minimums - the only thing you pay for is your labels

Learn how to sign up for Pirate Ship and start buying UPS® and USPS® labels - it's free and easy!

Learn more about printing shipping labels and see some label printer recommendations

Pirate Ship provides test labels to verify your printer is working correctly

Learn about your three options for creating a shipping label from either UPS® or USPS®

Pirate Ship is 100% free with no monthly fees or hidden costs, and you don't need to provide a payment method to create an account

See a visual example of choosing a shipping service before buying your label

A visual example of choosing your packaging type and your desired shipping service

Do I get affiliate credit for referring friends?

Some easy ways you can reduce your environmental impact when shipping packages, from recycling packing materials to using smaller boxes

Learn where you can find shipping supplies to get stARRrrted, Matey!

Learn about data storage and privacy on Pirate Ship

You don’t need an account with any other company (unless you're ordering free packaging from USPS or UPS)

Learn about the deepest discounts USPS® offers, as well as pre-negotiated UPS® discounts...and how you can lower your shipping costs

Learn how to draft a label and complete the process when you see the "Input Needed" icon on your Ship page

Tips 'n tricks to keep the wind in y'er sails!

Learn everything you need to sign up and start buying UPS® & USPS® labels at the deepest discounts on the seven seas!