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title: How do I import shipping labels through the 3PL Client Portal?
description: "CLIENT GUIDE: Here’s how you can upload your prepared shipping label files into DigitBridge and confirm the initial import was successful."
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# How do I import shipping labels through the 3PL Client Portal?

## CLIENT GUIDE: Here’s how you can upload your prepared shipping label files into DigitBridge and confirm the initial import was successful.

### 📖 Overview

This guide explains how to import shipping labels into the **DigitBridge 3PL Client Portal** once your files are prepared and properly named. You’ll upload either a `.zip` or `.pdf` file, confirm the upload, and verify that the system has begun processing your labels.

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### 🎯 Purpose

The import process allows 3PL clients to:

- Upload shipping labels in bulk or individually
- Associate each label file with an existing sales order
- Begin system processing for attachment verification

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### ⚙️ Before you begin

Make sure:  
✅ Sales Orders already exist in the system  
✅ File formats and naming conventions follow the required pattern (`OrderNumber-Carton.pdf`)  
✅ You have access to **Import/Export** in the 3PL Client Portal

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### 🔧 Step-by-step: Import shipping labels

#### Phase 1: Accessing import functionality

- Log in to the **DigitBridge Client Portal**.
- Go to **Import/Export \> 3PL Documents Import/Export**.

![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-37-41-4498-PM.png?width=1238&height=653&name=image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-37-41-4498-PM.png)

This opens the document management interface.

- Click the **Shipping Label** tab.

![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-39-46-6654-PM.png?width=1112&height=323&name=image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-39-46-6654-PM.png)This readies the system for shipping label uploads.

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#### Phase 2: File upload process

**Step 5:** Upload your shipping label file.

- Supported file types:
  
    - 📁 `.zip` – multiple labels in one compressed file
    - 📄 `.pdf` – a single shipping label document
- Drag and drop your file into the upload box.
- Verify the file name appears in the upload list.
- Click **Upload** to start the import.

![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-40-58-4486-PM.png?width=1106&height=366&name=image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-40-58-4486-PM.png)

The system will begin processing the file.

- Click **Yes** to confirm.

![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-41-56-1519-PM.png?width=494&height=207&name=image-png-Oct-24-2025-07-41-56-1519-PM.png)  
Wait for processing to complete.

**Step 6:** Look for a confirmation message that reads:

> ✅ *“Successfully Uploaded and Imported”*

This indicates the initial upload has completed successfully.

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#### Phase 3: Import status verification

[How do I check my 3PL shipping label import status?](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/how-do-i-check-my-shipping-label-import-status?hsLang=en)

#### Phase 4: Order and Shipping Label Verification

[How do I verify 3PL shipping label attachments in my orders?](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/how-do-i-verify-3pl-shipping-label-attachments-in-my-orders?hsLang=en)

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### ⚠️ Troubleshooting upload issues

| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upload rejected | Wrong file type | Verify file is `.zip` or `.pdf` |
| Upload stalls or fails | File too large or corrupted | Recompress or replace the file |
| “No S/O found” error | Missing or invalid Sales Order | Confirm the S/O exists before importing |
| Missing success message | Network or timeout issue | Refresh and recheck **Import/Export** status |

***Tip:** For more troubleshooting help, check out this guide: [How do I troubleshoot common 3PL Client Portal import issues and follow best practices?](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/how-do-i-troubleshoot-common-3pl-client-portal-import-issues-and-follow-best-practices?hsLang=en)*

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### 🟢 Best practices

- Always import **sales orders first**, then shipping labels.
- Use **small test batches** for the first upload.
- Double-check file names before confirming upload.
- Keep label file sizes under **20 MB** for best performance.
- Wait at least **30 seconds** before verifying import status.

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### 📋 Summary

| Step | Action | What It Does |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Access Import/Export | Opens import interface |
| 2 | Select 3PL Documents Import | Displays file options |
| 3 | Choose Shipping Label | Prepares system for upload |
| 4 | Upload and confirm | Starts label import |
| 5 | Wait for success message | Confirms successful processing |

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