Introduction:

Adding shipping methods is essential for handling deliveries in your online store. This guide will show you how to add a shipping method using a third-party integration as an example.

Description:

Without a shipping method, customers won’t be able to choose delivery options at checkout. To ensure a smooth shopping experience, you need to add at least one shipping provider.

Solution Steps:

Step 1: Access Shipping Settings
  • Navigate to Settings: In your dashboard, click on Settings from the sidebar to access the configuration options.
  • In the Settings menu, click on Shipping.

Step 2: Adding a Shipping Method
  • Click on Add Shipping Method to open the available shipping options.
  • From the list of available options, select a third-party shipping provider (e.g., DHL Express).
Step 3: Installing and Configuring the Shipping Method
  • Click Install to add the shipping provider.
  • Enter the necessary credentials: Username, Password, and Account Number provided by the courier. Follow the remaining steps by using the guidelines provided in the help text for each option.
  • Select Test mode to trial the settings or Live mode for actual operations.
Step 4: Configure Additional Settings
  • Customize the shipping settings by selecting pickup locations, courier services, and fallback pricing.
  • Make sure to enable the shipping method after saving all configurations so it can be used during checkout.

Additional Tips:

  • Always test the shipping method in Test Mode to ensure proper configuration.

  • Set up fallback pricing as a backup if the courier's system experiences downtime.


If you want to add a custom shipping method (weight, price), follow this link.


FAQs:

  1. Can I add multiple shipping methods?
    Yes, you can add multiple providers for more customer options.

  2. How do I remove a shipping method?
    You can disable or remove a method from the Shipping section in Settings    .