# Configure Starshipit for a 3PL workflow
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Updated: 2026-05-06

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> >. Configure your Starshipit account for 3PL (third-party logistics) operations. Set up child accounts for each customer and manage multi-location fulfillment with billing integration.

Starshipit is used by hundreds of 3PLs (third-party logistics) to manage their customers' accounts. To configure your account for a 3PL workflow, set up child accounts for each of your customers at $20 per month per account. Child accounts are supported if your account is billed directly by Starshipit. If you are billed by Shopify, contact our [support team](https://help.starshipit.com) for more information.

## How it works

![](/uploads/articles/getting-started/how-to-guides/configure-starshipit-for-a-3pl-workflow/7379684268047-support.png)

* Child accounts are attached to your main Starshipit account.
* Your child account generally has different settings from your parent Starshipit account e.g different couriers, integrations, pickup address and more. You can configure these based on individual customer requirements.
* You can easily switch between your different child accounts.

## Set up 3PL child accounts

1. In your [Starshipit account](https://app2.starshipit.com/), go to **Settings >** **Child Accounts**.
2. Click **Add a new child account**.
3. Set a username and password for the account.
4. Under Type, select **3PL Client Account**.
5. Select whether or not to **Hide Courier Rates**.
6. Click **Save**.
7. Configure settings specific to each account:
   * **Pickup Address:** Go to **Settings** *>* **Pickup Address** and set the address of your warehouse.
   * **Couriers details:** Enter credentials for each courier service.
   * **Printing Parameter**: You'll need to set up the printer of the new location.

## Overriding your child account

Using your parent account you can override and access your secondary child account.

**For example:** If you have a parent swimwear business and you also sell protein powder under a different brand, you'll use the override function from your swimwear account to access your protein powder child account.

1. Click the drop-down menu in the top right of the dashboard. Then select **Switch accounts**.
   ![](/uploads/articles/getting-started/how-to-guides/configure-starshipit-for-a-3pl-workflow/9332440452623-switch-accounts.png)
2. Click **Switch** next to the child account you'd like to override.
   ![](/uploads/articles/getting-started/how-to-guides/configure-starshipit-for-a-3pl-workflow/9332431872655-switch-child-account.png)