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# How ShipStation Works with Fourthwall

ShipStation is a third-party shipping platform that connects to your Fourthwall shop to help you manage self-fulfilled orders. It imports your orders, lets you purchase and print shipping labels, and syncs tracking numbers back to Fourthwall automatically.

To connect ShipStation to your Fourthwall account, follow the setup steps in [ShipStation Integration](/manage-my-shop/apps-features-and-integrations/shipstation-integration).

## What ShipStation does

ShipStation handles four core functions when integrated with Fourthwall:

- **Imports orders.** Self-fulfilled orders from Fourthwall appear in ShipStation automatically, typically within 24 hours.
- **Prints shipping labels.** You can purchase and print labels from your preferred carriers (such as USPS) directly in ShipStation.
- **Syncs tracking numbers.** When you create a tracking number in ShipStation, it updates the matching Fourthwall order and marks it as shipped.
- **Consolidates order management.** You can manage all your orders, packing slips, and shipping batches from one place.

## What ShipStation does not do

ShipStation does not control every part of the shipping and fulfillment process. These areas remain managed through Fourthwall:

- **Checkout shipping rates.** Shipping options and rates shown to your supporters during checkout are configured in Fourthwall, not in ShipStation.
- **Fourthwall-fulfilled orders.** ShipStation only works with self-fulfilled orders. If you use Fourthwall's fulfillment service, ShipStation is not part of that workflow.
- **Reverse syncing of edits.** If you edit addresses or product details in ShipStation, those changes do not sync back to Fourthwall. Always make edits in your [Fourthwall dashboard](https://my-shop.fourthwall.com/admin/dashboard).

## Best practices

- Make all order edits in Fourthwall before printing labels in ShipStation. Changes made in ShipStation do not carry over.
- Use ShipStation to centralize your self-fulfillment workflow if you manage multiple shops or carriers.

## Related articles

- [How do I Sell my own Products?](/create-and-sell-products/how-to-guides/sell-your-own-products)
- [Can I Change My Shipping Options?](/manage-my-shop/shop-settings/change-shipping-options)