What are the system requirements for running ShipWorks?

Below are the minimum requirements that should be met in order to install ShipWorks. However, we suggest that you meet the requirements for the size of your business based upon the below information.

CPU: Intel® i3/i5/i7 or AMD AM3+/FM2+ processor with 2 or more cores running at 2.5 GHZ or greater

OS: Windows 10.

RAM: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

HDD Space: 20 GB or more of available hard-disk space

Internet Connection: High speed Internet connection (2 MB or greater)

Printer: Standard Printer, Thermal (recommended)

Businesses that use a single computer, 1-2 online marketplaces, 1-2 shipping providers, up to 20 filters, approximately 50K maximum orders in the ShipWorks database.

CPU Type: Intel i3/i5/i7, AMD AM3+/FM2+

CPU Cores: 2+

CPU Speed: 2.5 GHz

RAM: 4GB (8GB or more recommended)

HDD: 1 Drive, but a secondary drive preferred

HDD Space: 20GB

Internet Connection: High speed, 2MB

Network Connectivity: N/A

OS: Windows 10

Printer: Standard Printer, Thermal (Recommended)

Businesses that use multiple ShipWorks workstations, advanced ShipWorks configuration, up to 60 filters, 2-5 stores, multiple shipping providers, up to 100K maximum orders in the ShipWorks database.

CPU Type: Intel i3/i5/i7, AMD AM3+/FM2+/Phenom II

CPU Speed: 3GHz

CPU Cores: 2+

RAM: 8GB

HDD: 1 Drive, but a secondary drive preferred

HDD Space: 20GB

Internet Connection: High speed, 10MB

Network Connectivity: 10/100/1000, Wireless N+

OS: Windows 10

Printer: Standard Printer, Thermal (Recommended)

Advanced integration (with SkuVault, BrightPearl), 6+ computers (running ShipWorks), up to 150 filters, advanced custom templates and reporting, VPN connectivity, up to 300K maximum orders in the ShipWorks database.

CPU Type: Intel Core i7/i9, Xeon Family, AMD AM3+/FM2+/Phenom II

CPU Cores: 6+

CPU Speed: 3 GHz

RAM: 16GB

HDD: 2 SSD drives, secondary drive for database only

HDD Space: 40GB

Internet Connection: High speed, 10MB - 40+ MB (for off-site or VPN)

Network Connectivity: 10/100/1000, Wireless N+

OS: Windows Server 2012 R2

SQL Server Version: SQL Server 2017 Standard

Printer: Standard Printer, Thermal (both required).

Advanced integration using ShipWorks API, 10+ computers (running ShipWorks), up to 150 filters, advanced custom templates and reporting, VPN connectivity, 500K or more orders in the ShipWorks database.

CPU Type: Intel Core i7/i9, Xeon Family, AMD AM3+/FM2+/Phenom II

CPU Cores: 8+

CPU Speed: 3 GHz

RAM: 32+GB

HDD: SSD, 1 drive for SQL Server + 1 Drive per ShipWorks database.

HDD: Standard hard disk or SSD for database backups

HDD Space: 100+GB

Internet Connection: High speed, 10MB - 40+ MB (for off-site or VPN)

Network Connectivity: 10/100/1000, Wireless N+

OS: Windows Server 2012 R2

SQL Server Version: SQL Server 2017 Standard

Printer: Standard Printer, Thermal (both required).

Windows 7

1. In Windows, go to the Start menu.

2. Right-click Computer Properties.

3. Under the System section, your processor and RAM information displays.

Windows 8

1. Get to the Start screen, by clicking the Windows button on your keyboard.

2. On the Start screen, type the word Computer to prompt the Computer icon to display.

3. Right-click the Computer icon, and select Properties (bottom of the screen).

4. Under the System section, your processor and RAM information displays.

Windows 10

1. Click on the Windows Start button.

2. Click on Settings

3. On the Settings screen, click on the System button.

4. Then, in the left column of the System screen, select About to display your Operating System, RAM, and Processor information.

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