# Returns with Starshipit FAQs
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Updated: 2026-02-04

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

> Find answers to frequently asked questions about returns with Starshipit.

## What's included in each plan?

Every Starshipit plan includes a base set of returns features:

- Manually create return labels
- Print return labels from existing orders
- Create return labels with outgoing shipments

The **returns add-on** includes additional features:

- Create a customer-facing returns portal and embed it directly on your website
- Keep customers informed with SMS and email notifications
- Display multiple return payment options and set return charges for each option
- Let customers drop off their returns or arrange their own pick-ups
- Add your branding, colours, logos, content and links to your returns portal
- Create rules to reject returns for specific types of products

## FAQs

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<!-- faq:question -->How much does the returns add-on cost?<!-- /faq:question -->

The add-on is available for $20 monthly with Starter and Professional plans, while it is included in Enterprise plans. A 10-day free trial is offered with the add-on.

<!-- faq:question -->How do I set a default return courier?<!-- /faq:question -->

When your customer begins the return process, they will be given a drop-down of what courier they would like to submit the return with. To customise which courier displays first:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Returns** > **Settings** > **Default courier**.
2. Select a default international courier and a default domestic courier.
3. Click **Save**.

<!-- faq:question -->Can returns be enabled on a child account?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, returns can be enabled on a child account. When enabled they will be treated as an individual account.

<!-- faq:question -->Do return labels count against my regular allocation of shipping labels?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes. For example, if you are on our Starter Plus plan and issue 1,000 labels per month, and 100 of those are return labels, you'll have 900 labels left in total.

<!-- faq:question -->Which carriers does Starshipit support returns with?<!-- /faq:question -->

Starshipit supports eCommerce returns with the following carriers:

- Aramex
- Australia Post eParcel
- Castle Parcels
- Couriers Please
- DHL Express
- FedEx (only supported for creating a return from an existing order)
- NZ Couriers
- NZ Post Domestic
- Plain Labels
- Post Haste
- StarTrack
- TNT

<!-- faq:question -->Can a customer create a partial return for the same order?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, customers can create multiple returns on an order as long as the return quantity of each item doesn't exceed the original ordered quantity.

<!-- faq:question -->Can a customer use the returns portal for goods purchased in-store?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, this is possible by manually creating an order and setting the status as **Delivered** in Starshipit:

1. Manually create an order using the customer's details.
2. Manually update the order status to **Delivered**.
3. Provide your customer with the return link, where they can initiate their return.

<!-- faq:question -->How do I refuse certain products from being returned?<!-- /faq:question -->

Set up automation rules that reject returns based on certain criteria. For example, a return could be refused if the SKU includes "earrings". You can also add up to 10 varied reasons for returns options.

<!-- faq:question -->Can I offer both pickup and drop off return services?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, Starshipit supports enabling both pickup and drop off for your returns portal. You cannot specify only one option.

<!-- faq:question -->Can a customer reprint their return label if they misplace it?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, customers can re-download their shipping labels:

1. Go back to the return portal.
2. Re-enter their order details.
3. If there is a previously created return, they'll see an option to view and reprint the label.

<!-- faq:question -->Who pays for returns?<!-- /faq:question -->

Returns are charged against your existing courier account.

<!-- faq:question -->Can a returnee print labels for multiple boxes?<!-- /faq:question -->

Yes, customers can add additional packages to returns when they process a return using the returns portal.

<!-- faq:question -->What carriers allow pickups to be scheduled in the returns portal?<!-- /faq:question -->

| Carrier | Pickup | Drop off |
|---------|--------|----------|
| NZ Post Domestic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Australia Post eParcel | ✗ | ✓ |
| Couriers Please | ✓ | ✗ |
| TNT | ✓ | ✗ |
| DHL Express | ✓ | ✗ |

<!-- faq:question -->Do you support return writeback to eCommerce platforms?<!-- /faq:question -->

No, we don't support this at this time.

<!-- faq:question -->Can you stop and start a free trial?<!-- /faq:question -->

No, you cannot stop and then resume a free trial of the returns portal/advanced returns add-on.

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