Set up shipping method
In this article:
About shipping method
Create zone
Set up shipping method for each zone
Integrated shipping apps ( auto calculate shipping rates )
1. About shipping method
Shipping method refers to how you ship / deliver your products to your customers and how much you will be charging. Different method can be different in terms of:
Courier service provider ( PosLaju, Skynet, FedEx, etc. may refer here )
Calculation method ( by weight, by item quantity, etc. )
Rate ( RM7 per kg, RM5 per item, etc. )
2. Create zone
Step 1 : Before creating shipping methods, you need to create your shipping areas which we call zones. You can separate your zones by countries/states/zip codes, as you prefer.
Step 2 : Go to EasyStore Admin > Settings > Shippings > Add shipping zone
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Step 3 : Name this zone and select the country this zone belongs to.
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Step 4 : Once a country is selected, you will be prompted to further select sub-regions ( by zip codes or states ).
💡 One zip code can be used in multiple zones. You can get your zip codes here. However, the state can only be used in one zone.
Type in zip code - define your zone by manually inserting zip codes
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Select from list - define your zone by selecting from the list of states
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3. Set up shipping method for each zone
💡 One zip code can be used in multiple zones. You can get your zip codes here. However, the state can only be used in one zone.
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Step 1 : Fill in the settings for this shipping method. You may refer to the links below for the setting guide for each shipping method :
Shipping methods (Based on weight)
Shipping methods (Based on item quantity
Shipping methods (Flat rate per item)
Shipping methods (Flat rate per order)
Step 2 : Save and done. You may now proceed to create the next zone (if applicable).
4. Integrated shipping apps ( auto calculate shipping rates )
Except for self-determined shipping methods as above, you also can easily connect 3rd party courier service in your store through shipping apps integration.
Benefits of using shipping apps:
Auto calculate shipping rates at checkout to collect from customers
Allow you to fulfill orders and book for delivery service directly from your EasyStore orders
Support printing airway bills ( no need manual handwriting )
Support bulk fulfillment and bulk printing airway bill
Currently integrated courier services, you can click here to view more
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Once done the above, you can start referring to the remaining steps for the online store setup checklist to complete setting up your store below :
Add products
Add payment method
Install theme template
Role play as customers
Updated on: 17/10/2023
Thank you!