FedEx Accounts
Last Updated: July 17, 2026 12:01:20 PM PDT
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Learn how to request a FedEx account, understand your responsibilities, and get help with account support.
Request a FedEx Account
UC San Diego departments can request a FedEx account for official shipping and logistics needs by contacting Outbound Shipping via Services & Support.
Outbound Shipping is the authorized team responsible for setting up FedEx accounts under UC San Diego’s contracted terms and agreements.
UC San Diego Health Departments
If you are part of UC San Diego Health (excluding Health Sciences) please follow a different process:
How Account Setup Works
- Submit your request by emailing Outbound Shipping.
- If your request is eligible, it will be submitted to FedEx for processing.
- FedEx will create the account and send the account number to Outbound Shipping.
- You will receive:
- Your new FedEx account number
- Instructions for paying invoices electronically through the UC San Diego SHIPS system
Account Responsibilities
Departments are responsible for managing their FedEx account, including:
- Paying carrier invoices through SHIPS on time
- Monitoring account activity
- Ensuring appropriate use of the account
- Sending updates, changes, or questions about the account to the Outbound Shipping team via Services & Support