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How to Set Up Account Defaults

Save your preferred envelope colours and delivery options so they are selected automatically when you place or import orders.

About 2 minutesCan be changed anytimeApplies to manual and store orders

What this guide will help you do

Follow the steps below to complete the task confidently and check that everything is working as expected.

Save time

Reduce repetitive selections on every order.

Keep orders consistent

Use the same envelope and delivery options by default.

Override when needed

Change any individual order before placing it.

Before you start

These quick checks will help you avoid the most common setup problems.

Decide your usual options

Choose the envelope colours and delivery services you use most often.

Check each card size

Square, A5 and A6 may need different defaults.

Review imported orders

Defaults are automatic, but the order should still be checked.

Know your delivery promise

Set the service that matches what you offer customers.

Set your account defaults

1

Open Profile settings

From your Connect dashboard, open Profile and select the Settings tab.

Connect Profile settings page
The Settings tab contains delivery and envelope defaults.
2

Choose the default to change

Click Edit beside the delivery or envelope setting you want to update.

Set each card size separately

Square, A5 and A6 can have different default envelope colours.

3

Select your preferred option

Choose the envelope colour or delivery service you normally use, then click Save.

Editing a default envelope colour
Choose the preferred option and save it.
4

Check the saved default

The next time you place an order or import one from a store, Connect will automatically select the saved option.

You can still override it

Defaults save time, but individual orders can still be changed before printing.

Helpful tips

Use your most common choice

Defaults work best when they reflect the majority of your orders.

Review before printing

A default can be changed on an individual order.

Update seasonal settings

Change defaults when your packaging or delivery offer changes.

Check all card sizes

Do not assume one envelope default covers every format.

You’re ready

Before moving on, check that each of these is complete.

Delivery default is savedSquare envelope default is savedA5 and A6 defaults are checkedA test order shows the expected options

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