> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.district.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.district.net/selling/shipping/shipping-items/using-custom-shipping.md).

# Using Custom Shipping

## How to use 'Custom Shipping' (labels outside of Dashboard):

Use **Custom Shipping** if you prefer to create shipping labels on your own and then update tracking afterward.

This workflow is a good fit if you:

* use your own carrier account
* buy labels through a third-party shipping tool like ShipStation or Pirate Ship
* manage fulfillment outside the site where the sale was made

#### How Custom Shipping works

With Custom Shipping, you create your label outside the District-powered site, ship the order using your preferred workflow, and then add tracking back to the order in **Fulfillment**.

#### Manual Custom Shipping

Use this option if you create labels one at a time outside the site.

1. Go to the District-powered site where you made the sale and open your **Seller Dashboard**
2. Select the **Fulfillment** tab
3. Open the shipment you want to fulfill
4. Create your label using your preferred shipping tool or carrier
5. Add the tracking number to the shipment in **Fulfillment**
6. Save the update so the order reflects the shipment status

#### ShipStation

If you use ShipStation, your District-powered dashboard can be fully integrated for orders and shipments.  

To set up your ShipStation integration, email <support@district.net>.

#### Export Fulfillment

If you fulfill use an outside workflow, you can export fulfillment data from the **Fulfillment** tab and use it with your preferred shipping software.

Simply select your filters on the Fulfillment tab on your browser and then click the "Export" button to have a .csv of your fulfillments you can modify for import on other sites.

#### Pirate Ship

If you use **Pirate Ship**, you can export shipment data from the District-powered site, purchase labels in Pirate Ship, and then return tracking to your fulfillments using our Pirate Ship workflow.

For more information, see [**Using Pirate Ship with District**](https://help.district.net/selling/shipping/shipping-items/using-custom-shipping/using-pirate-ship-with-district).

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*Custom Shipping Tip*: it's important to upload your outside tracking number into District via custom shipping because it allows us to send your buyer an email with the tracking info & triggers us to release your funds 48 hours after delivery.
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