Setting Up Your Packages in Parsel 📦
Last updated March 21, 2025
Accurately defining your package details within Parsel simplifies your shipping workflow, ensures precise shipping rates, and enhances the speed of order processing. Once your packages are set up, Parsel can intelligently autofill these details during the shipping process, saving you valuable time.
Step-by-step Guide:
1. Log in to Your Parsel Dashboard:
- Visit parsel.app .
- Log in using your email and magic link.
2. Access the Package Setup Section:
- From the main dashboard, select "Settings" located on the left sidebar.
- Click on "Packages" to navigate to your packaging settings.
3. Add Your First Package:
- Click on the type of packing you wish to add.
4. Enter Detailed Package Information:
- Package Type: Select from available types such as Box, Envelope, or Poly Mailer to ensure compatibility with carriers.
- Name: Create an easily identifiable name for your package (e.g., "Small Box", "Medium Poly Mailer", "Large Flat Rate").
- Dimensions: Accurately enter the length, width, and height of your package (measurements should be in inches).
- Weight: Input the package's empty weight accurately in ounces. Parsel uses this to calculate accurate shipping costs. Please note, this is the weight of the package, not the weight of the product.
5. Save Your Package Details:
- Review your information carefully.
- Click "Save" to store this package in your Parsel account.
6. Repeat for Additional Packages (Recommended):
- For the best results, add all packaging options your business frequently uses. This helps streamline your workflow significantly. Need to add something later? No worriers, you can always return to settings and add more packages as needed.
🌟 Why Setting Up Packages Matters:
- Efficiency: Parsel can auto-select the correct packaging based on past usage and shipment details.
- Cost accuracy: Accurate dimensions and weights ensure precise shipping costs and reduce unexpected expenses.
- Time-saving: Minimize manual data entry during the shipment creation process, helping you ship faster.
🎯 Pro-tip:
Regularly update your packaging information in Parsel, especially if you change packaging suppliers or modify your packaging dimensions. Accurate package setup is essential for optimizing your shipping processes.
If you encounter any issues or need additional help setting up your packages, Parsel’s dedicated support team is available through chat or email.