How to Create a FedEx Shipping Label Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Gone are the days of queuing at the FedEx counter to ship a parcel. You can create a FedEx shipping label online, print it at home, and schedule a pickup from your doorstep — all in under 2 minutes.

What You Need Before Starting

• Recipient's full address, city, postal code, and country
• Recipient's phone number (required for international shipments)
• Package dimensions (length, width, height in cm) and weight (in kg)
• Item description and declared value for customs
• A printer (regular A4 paper works — you don't need special label paper)

Step 1: Get a Quote

Enter your shipment details — origin, destination, package dimensions, and weight. The system instantly shows available FedEx services with pricing. You'll typically see International Priority (fastest) and International Economy (cheapest).

Step 2: Fill in Customs Details

For international shipments, you need a commercial invoice. Enter each item's description, quantity, value, HS code, and country of origin. With ShipAnywhere, this form auto-generates the commercial invoice and uploads it to FedEx electronically.

Step 3: Pay and Generate Label

Pay via your wallet balance. The FedEx Air Waybill (AWB) label is generated instantly as a PDF. Print it on A4 paper and tape it securely to the top of your package.

Step 4: Schedule Pickup or Drop Off

Two options for getting your package to FedEx:

• Schedule a pickup — A FedEx driver comes to your address. Available same-day if requested before the cutoff time.
• Drop off — Bring the labelled package to any FedEx drop-off location or partner shop.

Pro Tips

• Print in black and white. FedEx labels work fine without colour printing. The barcode is what matters.
• Use a clear plastic pouch to protect the label from rain and handling damage.
• Save your sender details as a profile so you don't re-enter them every time.
• Save item profiles for products you ship regularly — one click instead of retyping descriptions.