> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mercurjs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ship an Order

> Mark fulfilled items as shipped and add tracking for the customer.

> Record that a fulfillment has been sent, and give the customer a tracking number.

## Overview

Once items are fulfilled, mark them as shipped and add tracking so the customer can follow the delivery. This creates a shipment against the fulfillment.

## Step 1: Open the order

1. Go to "Orders" in the sidebar.
2. Open the order and find the fulfillment you want to ship.

## Step 2: Mark as shipped

Click "Mark as shipped" on the fulfillment.

## Step 3: Add tracking

In the "Mark Fulfillment as Shipped" window:

1. Optionally add a "Tracking number" and a "Tracking URL".
2. Choose whether to "Send notification" to the customer.
3. Confirm to create the shipment.

## Next steps

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    Record delivery once the customer receives the order.
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