ShipStation connects to your Shopify account and your Global-e Merchant GUID so that you can print shipping labels for your international Shopify orders directly within ShipStation. ShipStation supports Global-e with:
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Shopify accounts that use Global-e app for their international shipments
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Shopify Markets Pro accounts
This article will guide you through connecting your Global-e Merchant GUID to ShipStation and how to print Global-e shipping labels and documents for your international Shopify Markets Pro orders.
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Your Global-e Merchant GUID
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The Global-e Merchant GUID is provided in your Shopify admin for Shopify Markets Pro as part of the Markets Pro activation process and in Preferences.
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Shopify Markets Pro users must be running Shopify V2 and version 2022-10 of Shopify’s API.
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When using the Global-e app, your Merchant GUID should have been supplied to you when you created your Global-e account. If needed, please contact your Global-e Account Manager to request your Merchant GUID.
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Global-e requires an End of Day manifest. This is typically done once daily, right before the carrier picks up packages. Create the End Of Day manifest by logging in to your Global-e Admin web portal and running the End Of Day action.
To connect your Global-e Merchant GUID to ShipStation:
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Your Carriers Add-On
Certain plans will require enabling the Your Carriers add-on before you can connect your carrier accounts. If you have not yet enabled it, you'll be prompted to do so before you can connect your accounts.
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Select the Global-e tile and click Connect.
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Enter your Global-e Merchant GUID.
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Click Connect.
International Shopify orders shipped with Global-e will be automatically configured in ShipStation. There are no additional settings to configure, such as selecting the carrier or service or entering the weight or dimensions.
Order Numbers and SKUs
Make sure that the order numbers and SKUs that import into ShipStation match what you see in Shopify exactly. For example, if you notice that the order numbers in ShipStation are missing the prefix before the order number, you must contact ShipStation's support team to adjust the settings.
If you split orders, the SKUs must match what is in Shopify. There cannot be a shipment with an empty SKU#.
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Select the order to be shipped with Shopify Markets Pro / Global-e.
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Verify you have selected the correct Ship From address, if applicable.
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Click the Print Label button to print the shipping label.
The shipment information will display once the label has been printed, showing the service as Global-e.
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Shopify Markets Pro with Global-e supports shipments originating from the United States only.
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Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers and warehouse operators: Global-e shipping labels MUST only be printed and manifested within ShipStation. Global-e label printing will not work with a file export to a WMS, ERP, or other systems.
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Global-e labels can only be generated in ShipStation for Shopify orders.
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While you can enter weight and dimensions for Global-e shipments in ShipStation, these may not be reflected on the actual label. ShipStation sends the weight and dimensions values so Global-e can more accurately calculate your freight costs. More accurate estimates help minimize the risk of potential post-shipment adjustments from Global-e.
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For most shipments, customs forms/commercial invoices are generated electronically and are not required to be printed. However, if additional forms or documents are required, the forms will be printed along with the shipping label. Typically, two copies of these forms are required, one affixed to the box and one provided to the courier upon package pickup.
If needed, the additional forms can be printed by selecting Print > Customs Forms in the Order Details screen.
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Labels cannot be voided within ShipStation.
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The Order number and SKUs in ShipStation must match Shopify records exactly. If the orders in Shopify include a prefix, such as #575757, but the "#" prefix does not show in ShipStation, contact support to make a change on the backend.
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Automations do not run on Global-e orders.
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Global-e does not support multi-package shipments.
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All Split shipments must contain at least one SKU in each new shipment.
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If you need to change details on the label, such as updating the address, make your adjustments within Shopify instead of ShipStation.
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You will only be charged for Global-e shipping labels once scanned and in transit.
Here are some common issues experienced by users, potential causes, and available troubleshooting tips.
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How to troubleshoot or resolve |
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Error: Merchant was not found or is not active (Bad Request). |
What it means: Your GUID is invalid or incorrect. What to do: You must locate the correct GUID and update this information within ShipStation. If you cannot locate the correct GUID, contact your Global-e Account Manager for assistance. |
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Error: The carrier’s system has rejected the request (Bad Request). |
What it means: The order did not match Shopify records. What to do: Check that the order number in ShipStation matches how it appears in Shopify exactly. Also, check that the item SKUs contained in the order match Shopify records. If you notice that the order number in Shopify has a prefix like #575757, contact ShipStation Support to enable a setting. |
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Error: "The shipment is missing required details” OR “This order does not have a package type selected” OR “The shipment is missing required details. Open the order details or shipping sidebar to review the label alert and see why your label was not created. Enter the required details and try again” |
What it means: ShipStation ran automation on this order. What to do: Check your automation presets and rules to make sure that they will not run on Global-e orders. You may need to contact support to make sure these orders bypass automation. |