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Introduction
Hey, EasyParcel fam! This article will explain how to set up live rates at checkout for your Shopify store using EasyParcel. Your shipping rate is calculated electronically by using the destination address and the total weight of the cart. Hence, your customer can select their preferred shipping method and the order will be imported using this shipping method.
Before getting started
Important! To enable live rate added at check out page, your store must be on the Shopify, Advanced or Plus plan. If you're on the Shopify plan, you can either add this feature for an additional monthly fee or switch to annual billing to activate it. For further details, please reach out to Shopify Support.
Guide to add live rates at checkout page for Shopify
Step 1: Activate the setting in "Setup" tab. Note that the button will turn to "Deactivate" which indicates it's been activated. After that, under the 'Shipping Setting' tab, click 'Courier Setting' tab and click 'Add Zone'.
Note: You can setup different courier services for different areas or zones based on your preference.
Step 2: Type your 'Zone Name' and 'Destination' then click 'Save'.
Step 3: Once you have saved, only now can you can setup your couriers. Click 'Add Courier Service'.
Step 4: Here you can choose your preferred 'Courier Service', 'Shipping Rate Setting', and 'Add On Options' then click 'Save'.
i) Courier Service
Note: You can choose which courier service you prefer for this zone region.
ii) Courier Display Name
Note: You can decide what name of the courier you'd like your customers to see when they're checking out their order.
iii) Shipping Rate Setting (EasyParcel Member Rate)
Note: You can choose this option where your EasyParcel member rate will be displayed at the checkout for your customers to pay along with the item.
iv) Shipping Rate Setting (Add on EasyParcel Member Rate) & Add On Options
Note: You can choose this option if you would like your customers to pay the shipping fee at your EasyParcel member rate plus a certain amount that you prefer. The add-ons can be an amount or a percentage based on your preference.
v) Shipping Rate (Fixed Rate)
Note: You can choose this option if you would like your customers to pay a fixed rate for shipping fees, no matter where the locations are.
Step 5: Now go to 'Orders' and select which of your orders to fulfill.
Step 6: You can choose your preferred courier to pick up these orders, or you may choose to drop off the parcels instead.
i) Preferred courier to pick up
ii) Preferred courier to drop off
Note: You can choose your preferred drop-off location.
Step 7: Now you can hit 'Fulfill Order' to proceed with the shipment.
Step 8: You can check your fulfilled orders on the same page (scroll down) to review them. Then click 'Download AWB' to attach them to your parcels. You can also view the tracking status of your orders.
