--- title: Buy-Ready Label Automation Setup Guide description: Learn how to set up Buy-Ready Label automations in eHub Ship to automatically purchase shipping labels for qualifying orders and streamline your fulfillment workflow. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.ehub.com/buy-ready-label-automation-setup-guide#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png\]](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png?height=40&name=eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://essentialhub-6313960.hs-sites.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://essentialhub-6313960.hs-sites.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - Go to ehub.com Go to ehub.com Welcome to eHub Support! How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://knowledge.ehub.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Ship](https://knowledge.ehub.com/ship?hsLang=en) 3. [Settings & Configuration](https://knowledge.ehub.com/ship?hsLang=en#settings-configuration) # Buy-Ready Label Automation Setup Guide This article explains how to set up the Buy-Ready Label automation to purchase shipping labels for orders, saving time and eliminating repetitive manual steps. --- ### **Overview** The Buy-Ready Label automation purchases shipping labels for orders that meet your defined criteria. When an order has the required shipping information—such as weight, dimensions, package type, and a rate shop rule—the automation can buy the label automatically. This article covers two ways to create the automation and the required settings for it to run successfully. --- ### **Before You Begin** For the Buy Label action to work, each order must have the following: - **Package Type** — A package type assigned to the order - **Dimensions** — Used for shipping calculations - **Weight** — Accurate order weight - **Rate Shop Rule** — The rule used to select the shipping service - **Send From Location** — A fulfillment location must be assigned to the order so eHub knows the origin address for the shipment If any of these are missing, the **Buy Label** action will skip that order. ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.33.21 PM](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.33.21%20PM.png?width=670&height=419&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.33.21%20PM.png)*Fulfillment location settings in Settings \> Fulfillment Locations* --- ### **Method 1: Create an Automation from the Orders Search Panel** This is the fastest way to create a Buy-Ready Label automation. #### **Step 1: Open the Advanced Search Panel** 1. Navigate to **Ship \> Orders**. 2. Click the dropdown arrow next to the search bar. ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.35.25 PM-2](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.35.25%20PM-2.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.35.25%20PM-2.png) *Opening the Advanced Search panel in Ship \> Orders* #### **Step 2: Set Your Search Filter** 1. Configure the filter that identifies the orders the automation should run on. 2. Click **Search** to preview matching orders. 3. When the results look correct, click **Create Automation**. **Example filter:** Order Status = Ready ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.41.10 PM-1](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.41.10%20PM-1.png?width=670&height=371&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.41.10%20PM-1.png) *Configuring search filters — example: Order Status = Needs Review* #### **Step 3: Add the Buy Label Action** 1. In the Automation builder, click **+ New Action**. 2. Select **Buy Label**. Optionally add a description for the automation. ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.41.47 PM-1](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.41.47%20PM-1.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.41.47%20PM-1.png) *Adding the Buy Label action in the Automation builder* #### **Step 4: Save the Automation** 1. Review the number of matching orders. 2. Click **Save**. Once saved, the automation appears in **Settings \> Automations**. --- ### **Method 2: Create an Automation from Settings** You can also create the automation directly from the Automations page. #### **Step 1: Navigate to Automations** 1. Click **Settings**. 2. Select **Automations** under Ship. 3. Click **+ New Automation**. ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.44.19 PM](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.44.19%20PM.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.44.19%20PM.png)*Settings \> Automations page* #### **Step 2: Define the Search Criteria** 1. Add the filter that identifies the orders. 2. Click **Search** to preview results. 3. Click **Continue**. Example: **Recipient Country = United States** ![Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.45.26 PM-1](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.45.26%20PM-1.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screenshot%202026-03-11%20at%201.45.26%20PM-1.png) *Defining search criteria — example: Recipient Country = United States* #### **Step 3: Add the Buy Label Action and Save** 1. Click **+ New Action**. 2. Select **Buy Label**. 3. 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