Tutorial: labels, packing notes & tracking

Print To/From labels, leave packing notes, add tracking.

Labels and packing notes — a short hello from Richard & Megan while tutorial clips are filmed.

  1. Open an accepted swap thread. The card says Do this next if you still need to pack.
  2. Print the first envelope kit (packing + letter) or the mailing label — To on the right for US-style envelopes.
  3. Add a packing note if you want themes, sizes, or “please avoid…” reminders.
  4. When you accept, you can set I’ll mail by (optional). When you drop it in the mail, mark “I mailed it.” Optional: paste a tracking number, an “expect around” date, and a short “what’s in the envelope” note (your partner can see that — packing notes stay private).
  5. Add a pack photo on the swap so your partner can peek (crop addresses). Haul photos after it lands also attach to that swap.
  6. If that date passes (or two weeks go by) and you still haven’t got it, tap Mail is late on Waiting or the swap. Hosts see a Late mail queue.
  7. Batch packing tools on Swaps help when you have several envelopes to send.
Only send legal, postal-safe mail. No illegal contents, hazmat, or anything that violates house rules or postal regulations.