# Amazon Best Practices: Confirming Shipments
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Updated: 2026-05-06

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

> Learn best practices for confirming shipments to maintain a positive seller rating.

* [Amazon: How to Confirm a Shipment](https://sellercentral.amazon.com.au/gp/help/external/200197960?language=en_AU)
* [Amazon: Seller Best Practices](https://sellercentral.amazon.com.au/gp/help/external/help.html?itemID=200587810)

## Automate the confirmation process

The data (particularly the tracking number) that is required for confirmation in Amazon is generated in Starshipit when you print a label. Starshipit will automatically complete the confirmation process for you through our [writeback functionality](/articles/orders-manifests-reports/faqs/does-starshipit-automatically-update-my-integrated-ecommerce-platform). The writeback to Amazon will send back the ship date, carrier name, shipping method, and tracking ID via an API connection directly to Amazon.

## Starshipit Recommendations

* To ensure that the confirmation occurs quickly, you can configure your account to write back the tracking information as soon as you print the label:  
  **Settings** > **Integrations** > Untick **Write back order updates on manifest** (otherwise it occurs on printing of labels).
* If you would like to automate the printing of your labels so that the tracking can be provided as soon as the order is placed in Starshipit, try [Zapier](/articles/integrations/accounting-other-platforms/zapier-integration). Using this tool you can create a Zap that is triggered when a new order is detected in your account, and then sends the order to the printer.
* If you print the order before you are actually able to dispatch the order, you may need to reprint the label. For information on how to do this, please see here: [Shipping Label FAQ.](/articles/printing-labels-packing-slips/labels/shipping-label-faqs)