Renaming a DeviceHub or a device in PitneyShip, PitneyShip Pro, or PitneyShip Enterprise
You can rename your DeviceHub on the My Devices page.
Products affected: PitneyShip®, PitneyShip® Pro, PitneyShip® Enterprise
If needed, you can rename the DeviceHubs and the devices listed on the Printers & Scales page.
Note: The Edit DeviceHub Nicknames Role permission is required in order to access this feature.
PitneyShip
Manual updates
- Select Settings > Printers & Scales.
- Click on the name of the DeviceHub you wish to rename.
- In the Nickname field, enter a name between 3-50 characters.
- Select Save.
Bulk updates
To update more than one device or DeviceHub nickname at the same time, you can upload a list.
- Select Settings > Printers & Scales.
- Select the Settings & Downloads tab.
- Under Bulk Update Printer Alias Names, select Download template.
- In the template file, enter your new nicknames in the Printer Alias column. Save the file as a CSV file.
- Click Choose File To Upload, select your file, and choose Open.
- Select Import.
PitneyShip Pro and PitneyShip Enterprise
- Select Settings > My Devices.
- (Optional) To see only your devices, select Show only my devices. If this is checked, you will only see your devices in the list of printers when printing labels and stamps.
- Select the edit icon next to the DeviceHub or device you wish to rename.
- Enter a name between 3-50 characters and select Save.
The features and options you see may vary depending upon your role and subscription. If you have any questions regarding your permissions, please contact your administrator.
UPDATED: November 10, 2026