Sending USPS Ground Advantage in PitneyShip, PitneyShip Pro, or PitneyShip Enterprise

You can use the USPS Ground Advantage service to send domestic packages up to 70 lbs in 2-5 business days. Ground Advantage combines the services formerly known as USPS Retail Ground, First-Class Package, and Parcel Select Ground.

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1. On the Shipping Labels tab, select Create Shipping Labels, or from the Shipping & Mailing menu, select Create Shipping Label.
2. If you need to change the sender (from) address, select the From address in the upper left.
3. Enter the recipient address, or select the address book icon to select an address from the address book.
4. To send tracking and delivery emails to the sender or recipient, select the desired boxes under Email the tracking number and Email when the shipment is delivered. To send tracking and delivery emails to addresses other then the sender or recipient, enter the email addresses in the Additional Emails boxes.
5. From the Filter By menu, select USPS.
6. Select the package type from the Packaging Type menu.
7. Enter the package dimensions and weight if required for the package type.
8. If you are sending an envelope that is thicker than 3/4" or is non-bendable, select Envelope is more than 3/4" thick or is non-bendable. The Packaging Type will change from My Envelope to My Box and you will need to enter its Length, Width, and Height.
9. Select Select Rates and Services.
10. Select USPS Ground Advantage.
11. Choose any extra services you wish to add. Select Show More to see all of the available services.
12. Once all services are chosen, select Choose Service.
13. If you use cost accounts, either click in the Cost Account field and start typing the cost account name or code to search, or select the search icon to view the entire account list.
    
14. (Optional) Enter References and Notes as needed.
    • Memo/Reference: The contents of this field will print on the shipping label and be included in the tracking notification email. It is limited to 30-40 characters depending on the carrier. It will appear in your history. For UPS and FedEx, this field is also sent to the carrier and will appear on your carrier invoice.
    • Select More Reference Options to access these additional fields.
      
      • Reference Two: For FedEx, this field is called Department and will print on the shipping label. For all other carriers, it will not print. It will appear in your history.
      • Reference Three:  For FedEx, this field is called Invoice and will print on the shipping label. For all other carriers, it will not print. It will appear in your history.
      • Reference Four: For FedEx, this field is called PO# and will print on the shipping label. For all other carriers, it will not print. It will appear in your history.
      • Shipper Ref: This field may be used for anything up to 40 characters. It will appear in your history.
      • Transportation Ref: This field may be used for anything up to 40 characters. It will appear in your history.
      • Shipping Notes: This field can contain any notes about the shipment up to 500 characters (255 for FedEx) and will be included in the tracking notification email. It will appear in your history.
15. To print the label using the default printer settings, select Print Shipping Label. To print the label using different printer settings, select Print Options.
    1. Select the items to print. Uncheck the boxes for any items that you do not want to print.
    2. Select the printer and print size.
    3. (Optional) To print a test label, select Print Sample.
    4. To print the label, select Print.
    5. To email the label instead of printing it, select Email, enter the email address, and select Pay and Send Email.
       Important: Emailed labels expire after 1 day.

Related topics

• USPS Ground Advantage Guide