A shipping label is a piece of paper attached to a package that contains important information for delivery. It usually includes the recipient's name, address, and a tracking number, which helps both the sender and the carrier, like UPS or FedEx, keep track of the package's journey. Shipping labels can be printed at home or provided by shipping stores. When you send a package, creating a shipping label is one of the first steps. You can often generate one online through the carrier's website, making it easy to prepare your shipment. Properly affixing the label ensures that your package reaches its destination without any delays.