How to Fix “The Shipping Directory Label You Selected Is Not Available” Error in Webgility Desktop
This article helps Webgility Desktop users resolve the error “The Shipping Directory Label You Selected Is Not Available” in Webgility Desktop by guiding them to identify and fix invalid or inaccessible label folder paths, enabling uninterrupted printing of shipping labels.
Root Cause:
The label save directory may be:
- Disconnected (especially if it's a network drive)
- Deleted or renamed
- Blocked by permission settings
- Temporarily inaccessible due to security software or Windows updates
Step-by-Step Fix
Step 1: Confirm the Current Label Path
- In Webgility Desktop, go to:
Connections > Shipping > Label Settings - Look at the field labeled Label Save Location
- Note the full folder path listed
Step 2: Test Folder Access
- Open File Explorer on your computer
- Copy and paste the folder path into the address bar
- Try to open the folder
Check for the following:
- The folder exists and opens properly
- You have read/write access (try creating and deleting a test file)
- If it’s a network drive, ensure it’s connected
Step 3: Reassign the Label Directory
If the path is incorrect, broken, or unavailable:
- Return to Webgility Desktop > Connections > Shipping > Label Settings
- Click the Browse button next to the directory field
- Select a valid, accessible folder (local folders are more reliable than network drives)
- Click OK or Save to confirm
Step 4: Test It
Now that your save directory is updated:
- Try generating a test shipping label
- Confirm the label saves successfully and no error appears