# How to obtain a quote for the cost of a carrier before shipping an order
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Updated: 2026-05-06

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

> >. View shipping cost quotes directly in the orders grid before printing labels. Learn multiple ways to view order quotes and use rules to determine carrier assignments.

## How it works

### Directly from the orders grid:

1. In the **Orders** page, ensure you have the **Carrier & Product** column enabled. Click the **column selection cog** in the top right of the orders grid if you don't see this column.
2. You should now see the carrier product – as well as its quoted price – under the **Carrier & Product** column, for each order in the orders grid.
3. To edit the carrier and product selection, click the **edit icon** next to the price. This will bring up the **Edit carrier and product screen**, which lets you make changes.

### From the individual orders screen:

1. From the **Orders** page, click into an order.
2. Scroll down to the **Carrier** section.
3. In this section, you'll see a list of your integrated carriers, the available products and their rates.
4. Change the selected carrier product by selecting another one and clicking on it.

### From outside of Starshipit:

If you're integrating Starshipit with an external invoicing system, you may need to retrieve shipping quotes outside the Starshipit interface. To do this, you can utilize the [Starshipit API](/articles/integrations/the-starshipit-api/starshipit-api-overview) by following these steps:

1. Use the [Delivery Services API endpoint](https://api-docs.starshipit.com/#11419b42-fcda-4cf6-b5e4-d572ba69147f) to submit the details of the order for which you need a shipping quote.
2. In the request body, make sure to set **include_pricing** to **true**. This will ensure that the response includes the pricing information for the order.
3. Review the returned prices to determine and select the most suitable courier option for your needs based on cost, delivery times, or any other criteria important to your business.

For additional information and specific API endpoints, please consult the [Starshipit API documentation](https://api-docs.starshipit.com/#intro).