Welcome to the How-to Hub
Get how-to guides, tutorials, and other resources to help you pack and ship, and get tips and insights to help grow your business.
Get how-to guides, tutorials, and other resources to help you pack
and ship, and get tips and insights to help grow your business.
Here's what you'll find on this page:
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There’s a lot to learn about packing and shipping. That’s why we created the How-to Hub, your gateway to guides, tutorials, and peer insights. Use it to help you get the most out of our services and navigate the challenges of owning and growing a small business.
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The basics: Packing, labeling, and shipping
When you know the basics, shipping’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Learn what it takes to make sure your package arrives intact, on time, at the right place.
When you know the basics, shipping’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Learn what it takes to make sure your package arrives intact, on time, at the right place.
How to ship a package
Not sure how to ship a package with us? Get step-by-step instructions to make sure you don’t miss a beat.
How to pack a shipment
From choosing the right box to understanding dimensional weight, learn what it takes to pack like a pro.
How to create a label
Your shipping label tells us where your package needs to go. Make sure you’re ready to do it right.
How to ship a package
Not sure how to ship a package with us? Get step-by-step instructions to make sure you don’t miss a beat.
How to create a label
Your shipping label tells us where your package needs to go. Make sure you’re ready to do it right.
Use your mobile to manage deliveries
With the FedEx Delivery Manager®, you can take more control of your delivery and get alerts and notifications about its status. It’s not only easy to use—it’s free.
Ready to ship? Get started online.
Want to develop a shipping strategy?
Use our business shipping guide to balance speed and cost and enhance the customer experience. Compare services based on shipment contents, destination, speed, and more.
Shipping specialty items: How to do it right
Some shipment types like golf clubs, frozen food, and TVs need special treatment. Use these how-to guides to pack specialty items correctly. Or if you need some help, use the guides to prep your item, then take it to a FedEx Office location near you. A packing pro will pack it for you.
How to ship a computer
Need to ship a laptop? How about a PC? Learn how to pack computer components and other electronics, such as printers and scanners.
Need to ship a laptop? How about a PC?
Learn how to pack computer components
and other electronics, such as printers
and scanners.
How to ship perishables
Shipping perishables can be tricky. But when you combine the right container with the right refrigerant, you can make it happen.
Shipping perishables can be tricky. But
when you combine the right container
with the right refrigerant, you can
make it happen.
How to ship a bike
Make sure your bike arrives ready to roll.
Find out how to prepare it for shipment and how to pack it securely.
Make sure your bike arrives ready to roll.
Find out how to prepare it for shipment
and how to pack it securely.
How to ship a guitar
Make sure your fragile musical instrument doesn’t get damaged in transit. Get steps to help you prep and pack wisely.
Make sure your fragile musical instrument
doesn’t get damaged in transit. Get steps
to help you prep and pack wisely.
Shipping wine, beer, and spirits
Find out who’s eligible to ship alcohol, and learn about licensing requirements and regulations.
Shipping dangerous goods
Get tools and info to help you ship dangerous goods or hazardous materials safely and legally.
Medical and pharmaceutical shipping made easy
Safely ship medical equipment, devices, and supplies
Get prioritized handling and special care for even the most complex products. Deliver to customers in labs, hospitals, care facilities, and homes.
Send pharmaceuticals and biologics with confidence
Protect your product’s integrity with precise, reliable shipping solutions. Connect with supply chain services to simplify your logistics.
Learn the ins and outs of international shipping
Learn the ins and outs of
international shipping
Get the info you need—including a step-by-step guide—to prepare an international shipment and complete customs requirements.
Get the info you need—including a step-by-step
guide—to prepare an international shipment and complete customs requirements.
Insights and ideas for your small business
Get the latest tips, tools, and takes on running a successful business. You’ll hear from small-business peers who face many of the challenges you do, as well as industry experts.
Grow your ecommerce business at every stage
Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, FedEx is your business ally. Get tips and advice on technology integration, fulfillment, shipping solutions, and more.
How-to videos
Explore step-by-step videos for help with common tasks—from shipping to tracking to account management and more.
Sustainability solutions
From recyclable and reusable packaging to eco-marketing, take steps to make your business a sustainability champion.
Small-business support
Get self-service tools, chat, or schedule a phone call to learn about discounts and get answers to packing and shipping questions.
Manage your FedEx account
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Account management tools
Access reports, update account information, pay bills, and more. Learn how you can increase productivity and simplify shipping tasks.
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FedEx FAQ Hub
Get quick answers to our most-asked questions about tracking, delivery, billing, account management, and more.
Get quick answers to our most-asked questions about tracking, delivery, billing, account management,
and more.
Account management tools
Access reports, update account information, pay bills, and more. Learn how you can increase productivity and simplify shipping tasks.
FedEx FAQ Hub
Get quick answers to our most-asked questions about tracking, delivery, billing, account management, and more.
Filing a claim
Get step-by-step instructions and use our online tool to file a claim for shipments that are damaged, lost, or missing contents.
Track and ship on the go
Get the FedEx® Mobile app to track packages and create shipping labels on your phone. You can also access FedEx Delivery Manager® features.
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Filing a claim
Get step-by-step instructions and use our online tool to file a claim for shipments that are damaged, lost, or missing contents.
Track and ship on the go
Get the FedEx® Mobile app to track packages and create shipping labels on your phone. You can also access FedEx Delivery Manager® features.
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