Open a Free UPS Shipping Account

A free UPS shipping account offers greater flexibility, convenience and control. Simply add a payment method to your UPS profile to get started. Don’t have a profile? You can create one here.

Open an Account

Take Control of Your Shipping

A UPS shipping account gives you access to features and functionality to help you save time and ship smarter. Best of all, opening an account is completely free.

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  • Ship Now, Pay Later*Simplify payments by billing shipments to your UPS account or a third party.
  • Schedule Recurring PickupsGet flexible pickup options ranging from daily pickups to a UPS Smart Pickup®, which is auto-scheduled when you create a shipping label.
  • Get Preferred Customer SupportUPS account holders have access to specialized customer support to help resolve issues as they arise.
  • Seamless Marketplace ConnectionsIntegrate your UPS account with Etsy, eBay, Shopify, and more—making it easier to manage shipments across platforms.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a UPS.com profile and a UPS shipping account?

Your UPS.com profile is your login which gives you access to your customized tracking dashboard, a 90-day shipping history and allows you to preferences.

You can add a shipping account number to your profile by providing a few more details, including a payment method. A shipping account offers additional features and benefits such as recurring pickups, consolidated billing and more.

Opening a UPS shipping account is completely free, but requires a payment method because several of the specific features (ex. recurring pickups) do have a cost if you choose to use them.

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How do I open a shipping account?

Opening a shipping account is easy and only takes a few minutes, but you need to first be logged into a UPS profile. If you don’t have a profile, you can sign up for one before adding a shipping account number.

Once you have a profile, you’ll need to provide a few additional details to open a shipping account. From there, you’ll get added benefits like flexible payment options, exclusive shipping tools and free shipping supplies.

You can get started here.

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Is a shipping account free?

Yes! Creating a shipping account is completely free. All you’ll need to do is answer a few questions to help us verify your identity. Opening a shipping account does require a payment method for any of the optional features (ex. a recurring pickups) you might choose to use.

You can get started here.

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Do I need a shipping account to ship a package?
You do not need an account to ship with UPS. However, a shipping account gives you a more streamlined shipping process with tools like stored payment methods, address books and online billing.
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How do I switch to UPS from another provider?

A free UPS profile will get your personalized shipping discount. To expand your benefits, open a free UPS shipping account.

To explore solutions best for your business, you can request a free, 15-minute consultation with a UPS expert here.

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Do I need a UPS account if I use a third party shipping platform such as Pirateship or ShipStation?

You do not need a UPS account to ship with one of our Digital Access (DAP) partners. However, a UPS shipping account is completely free, and comes with a number of features that can help you streamline your shipping and logistics, such as:

  • Shipping discounts
  • Tracking dashboard with delivery change options
  • Consolidated weekly billing
  • Automatic recurring pickups
  • Preferred customer support

You can get started here.

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Manage Your UPS Profile

Only ship occasionally? Save time on future shipments by setting your defaults and preferences in your UPS profile.

Create a UPS Profile

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Get a Shipping Discount

Save up to 83% on shipping by answer a few questions about your specific shipping needs.

Shipping Discounts

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