How to Mark Item as Shipped on Depop?

James | Posted on January 10, 2026 |

You’ve made the sale, packed the box, and dropped it off at the post office. Now comes the most important part: marking your item as shipped on Depop.

If you don’t update your shipping status correctly, your payment stays “Pending” and you risk losing your Depop Seller Protection.

It sounds simple, but between the different tabs and shipping methods, it’s easy to get confused—and a mistake here can mean waiting weeks for your money.

In this blog, we’ll show you exactly how to mark an item as shipped on Depop. Also, we will discuss why marking “Shipped” is important.

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What “Marked as Shipped” Means on Depop?

On Depop, marking an item as shipped is the formal signal that the seller has completed his primary responsibility and the package is in the carrier’s hands. It acts as the digital handshake that officially moves the transaction from the “selling” phase into the “delivery” phase.

For the seller, marking item as shipped is the primary trigger for the payment release process, as it notifies Depop’s system to start the payout countdown. Without this status update, funds often remain in a pending state, as Depop requires proof of postage to verify the sale.

For the buyer, this marking item as shipped provides peace of mind by sending an automated notification that their purchase is on the way. It also opens up the tracking interface within the app, allowing the customer to monitor the journey of their package in real-time.

Moreover, this step is a legal and procedural necessity for Depop Seller Protection, as it records the date and time of dispatch. By providing this proof, you are shielded against “item not received” claims that could otherwise lead to forced refunds and lost inventory.

In instances where you use Depop’s integrated labels, the system updates this status automatically upon the first courier scan at the post office. However, when using your own shipping method, manual entry is required to ensure Depop doesn’t flag the order as unfulfilled or overdue.

Why Marking Items as Shipped is Important on Depop?

Marking an item as “Shipped” on Depop is important because it protects your money and your reputation. If you skip this, Depop’s system assumes the transaction is incomplete, which can lead to major headaches for you.

Updating the shipping status is the only way to trigger the payout process for your funds. Without a confirmed shipping status, Depop may hold your money for up to 10 working days, whereas marking it shipped often gets you paid much faster.

This step also activates Depop Seller Protection, which is your safety net against scams. By providing tracking data, you prove the item was sent, protecting you from buyers who might falsely claim they never received their package.

It also keeps your buyers happy by providing them with instant notifications and real-time tracking. When buyers can see exactly where their package is, they are far less likely to open disputes or leave negative reviews.

For sellers using their own shipping, failing to update the status within 10 days can lead to an automatic cancellation. If the order is cancelled, Depop will refund the buyer, meaning you could lose both your item and your money.

Doesn’t Depop Automatically Update Shipping?

If you bought a “Ship with Depop” label (USPS in the US or Evri in the UK), the Depop app updates the shipping status on its own. The status changes to “Shipped” the moment the courier scans your package at the drop-off point, though it can sometimes take 24 hours for the system to catch up.

However, if you arranged your own shipping or used a third-party service, Depop has no way of knowing you’ve sent the item. In this case, you must manually enter the tracking number in the app to mark it as shipped and trigger your payout.