--- title: Set up the Documents description: Learn how to configure shipment documents in ShipSmart and ensure shipping compliance. --- [Skip to content](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/configure-the-documents#main-content) - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/configure-the-documents) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/configura-los-documentos) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/configure-os-documentos) English Show submenu for translations ![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/configure-the-documents) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/configura-los-documentos) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/configure-os-documentos) English Show submenu for translations Ajuda? ¿Ayuda? Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ShipSmart Help](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Achieve More with ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en) 3. [Configure Your Preferences](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-your-preferences) February 14, 2026 # Set up the Documents [Once you access the automatic fields page,](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/configure-your-preferences?hsLang=en) you’ll be able to configure the documents. To ensure you have the correct documents in the right quantity each, we offer the option to **set the number of copies required for each shipment,** either individually or in bulk. ![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/attachment%3A981a50d1-f1e1-4cc5-913c-c890d9ffbff6%3Aimage.png?table=block&id=20194fc7-fcdd-8015-906d-d242a9a84b1c&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=1040&userId=&cache=v2) In the cases where your operation has specific requirements, the number of documents can be adjusted so that the process runs smoothly and efficiently. ### **Recommended Documentation** - 1 copy of the [**AWB**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-an-awb?hsLang=en) (barcode document) - 5 copies of the [**Commercial Invoice**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-commercial-invoice?hsLang=en) - 1 copy of the [**Packing List**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-packing-list?hsLang=en) - 1 copy of the [**Non-Hazardous Object Declaration**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-non-dangerous-goods-declaration?hsLang=en) - 1 copy of the Declaration of Individual Shipper (**only for shipments from individuals**) - 1 copy of the company-issued Invoice (**for shipments from businesses**) ### **Save Preferences** Don’t forget to click **"Save"** at the bottom of the page to apply the configurations you’ve set. 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