When creating shipping labels, the Ship Date will default to the current day. However, if you’re creating labels before they enter the mail stream, you should select a Future Ship Date.
By choosing an accurate Ship Date, your SCAN forms will include the correct packages. As well as keeping your Postmaster happy!
Each shipper has a maximum number of days to select a Future Ship Date.
- USPS: up to six days
- FedEx: up to 10 days
Topics
- How to enter a future ship date for USPS
- How to enter a future ship date for FedEx
- How to set a Future Ship Date in bulk
How to enter a future ship date for USPS
- Select an order to open the Label panel.
- Choose USPS as the carrier -> Additional Options.
- Update the Ship Date.

How to enter a future ship date for FedEx
- Select an order to open the Label panel.
- Choose FedEx as the carrier -> Additional Options.
- Update the Ship Date.

How to set a Future Ship Date in bulk
Once you’ve chosen an Advanced Ship Date, you can also create a preset and apply this to orders in bulk. See the screenshot below.