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title: "Getting started with LabelChop"
description: "Follow these steps to get your first label printing."
url: https://help.labelchop.com/en/articles/2-getting-started-with-labelchop
collection: "Getting started"
updated: 2026-11-09
language: en
---

# Getting started with LabelChop

Follow these steps to get your first label printing.

# Getting started with LabelChop

Follow these steps to get your first label printing.

## 1\. Create your account

Go to LabelChop and start the free trial. The trial is 14 days and does not require a credit card.

## 2\. Install the desktop app

Download and install the LabelChop desktop app for your computer.

If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, this can happen with newer desktop apps. Click **More info** and then **Run anyway** if you downloaded LabelChop from the official site.

## 3\. Choose your watch folder

During setup, choose the folder where your shipping labels land.

For most users, this is:

-   Downloads
    

You can also choose a custom folder such as:

-   Desktop/Labels
    
-   Documents/Shipping Labels
    

## 4\. Select your thermal printer

Pick your 4x6 / 100x150mm thermal printer from the printer list.

If your printer does not show up, install the printer driver first, then restart LabelChop.

## 5\. Download a test label

Create or download a test label from MyPost Business. Save it to the watched folder while LabelChop is running.

If everything is set correctly, the label should print automatically.

## If nothing prints

Check:

-   LabelChop is running.
    
-   The PDF landed in the watched folder.
    
-   The correct printer is selected.
    
-   The printer is online and has labels loaded.
    
-   The printer driver is installed.