# Setting up your default options
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Updated: 2026-05-07

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

> Learn how to set up default options, including default weight unit, currency, timezone, item details and city of manufacture.

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## Set up default options

In Starshipit, navigate to **Settings** > **Options**.

| Option | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Units** | Set your importing weight to kgs, grams or lbs depending on what default weights you are importing. |
| **Display Weight Unit** | Set the unit used to display weights in the system. |
| **Display Sizes Unit** | Set the size unit of L x W x H displayed in the system. |
| **Currency** | Set this to your main currency. |
| **Display Time Zone** | Set this to your time zone. |
| **Default Item Description** | Set a generic description for the products you are shipping when setting your package description. This description may be used for customs clearance. |
| **Default Item Weight (kg)** | Set a default item weight when creating a manual shipment. |
| **Default Item Price** | Set a default item price when creating a manual shipment. |
| **HS code** | The HS code is a standardised number to designate the materials your goods are made from. Use this field to set a default for every order. |
| **Country of Manufacture** | Enter a default country of manufacture. This can be changed individually in each order. |