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Create Your First Shipping Rule

Creating shipping rules using WowShipping may seem complex, but it’s as simple as it sounds. Follow these quick steps to set up your first rule in WowShipping.

Quick checklist

  • Requirements met (one time setup)
  • Plugin activated (one time setup)
  • Shipping Zone created
  • Shipping Rule created and published
  • Checkout tested
  • Analytics and Logs reviewed

1. Check compatibility and install

💡 This step is needed only once

2. Create a Shipping Zone

  • Go to WowShipping → Settings
  • Click Create Shipping Zone
  • Enter a Zone Name
  • Select Countries/States
  • Click Save
Create Shipping Zone from WowShipping

3. Set Up a Shipping Rule

  • Navigate to Shipping RulesCreate New Rule
Navigating the shipping rule section from WowShipping
  • Choose a Shipping Zone (existing or new)
Selecting a shipping zone for a shipping rule
  • Define Shipping Conditions by adding rules
Creating a shipping rule in WowShipping
  • Add Shipping Methods
Adding a shipping method for a shipping rule
  • Set Additional Settings
Setting up Additional Settings for shipping rules
  • Enable Handling Fee if required
Setting Up handling fee for a shipping rule
  • Toggle Status to Publish
  • Click Save

4. Test & Publish

  • Add a test product to the cart
  • Use a shipping address inside your new zone
  • Check the calculated rate at checkout
  • If the results look correct, keep the rule Active
Front-end view for shipping methods

5. Track & Optimize

  • Monitor performance with Analytics & Logs
  • Adjust shipping rules and costs based on the results.
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