Managing Your Address Book

Managing Your Address Book

The atoship address book saves you time by storing frequently used ship-from and ship-to addresses. Enable smart validation to ensure deliverability.

Adding Addresses

Ship-From Addresses

These appear as your return address on labels:

1. Go to Settings → Addresses
2. Click Add Ship-From Address
3. Enter your complete address
4. Optionally set as default
5. Click Save

Ship-To Addresses

Save customer addresses for repeat orders:

1. Go to Addresses → Recipients
2. Click Add Recipient
3. Enter customer details
4. Add optional notes (gate codes, delivery preferences)
5. Save the address

Address Validation

atoship validates addresses in real-time using USPS, UPS, and FedEx databases.

Validation Status:

• ✅ Verified - Address confirmed deliverable
• ⚠️ Suggested - Minor correction available
• ❌ Invalid - Address not found

Common Corrections:

• Apartment/suite number formatting
• ZIP+4 code addition
• Street abbreviation standardization
• City/state mismatches

Organizing Addresses

Tags and Groups: Create groups for different purposes:

• "Warehouses" - Multiple fulfillment locations
• "VIP Customers" - Frequent buyers
• "International" - Overseas addresses

Search and Filter:

• Search by name, company, or address
• Filter by tag or validation status
• Sort by recently used or alphabetical

Import and Export

Import Addresses:

1. Download our CSV template
2. Fill in your address data
3. Upload the file
4. Review and confirm

Export Options:

• Export all addresses to CSV
• Export specific groups
• Include validation status

Address Defaults

Set smart defaults to speed up label creation:

Default Ship-From: Your primary warehouse or office location.

Default Package: Pre-set dimensions and weight for common items.

Default Service: Preferred carrier and service level.

AddressVault™ Technology

Our proprietary AddressVault™ system:

• Caches validated addresses for instant lookup
• Learns your shipping patterns
• Suggests addresses as you type
• Reduces failed deliveries by up to 40%

Best Practices

1. Validate on entry - Enable real-time validation
2. Keep addresses current - Review quarterly
3. Use residential indicators - Affects carrier pricing
4. Add delivery notes - Help drivers find locations
5. Archive, don't delete - Maintain shipping history