Setting the shipping method is considered a great option for the Magento 2 eCommerce stores. It is a free shipping method that can be applied on top of the minimum purchase amount and even the conditions set by the admins. The shipping method setting can be set for different products based on the eCommerce store's existing shipping strategy.
Magento 2 supports five types of shipping methods by default, and we tried to adapt the detailed tutorial on how to set up the Magento 2 shipping method.
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The Magento 2 shipping methods are:
- Free delivery
- A lump sum
- table fees
- Magento shipping
- dimensional weight
Set up Magento 2 shipping methods
The Magento 2 platform comes with 5 built-in shipping methods for your store. To start selling and shipping, all you need to do is enable and configure your shipping method.
From the admin panel, you need to configure the store details.
VersatileSales->Shipping Settingswhere you need to update store information and save settings.
Detailed understanding of each Magento 2 shipping method
#1 Free shipping
Free shipping can be set up for a minimum purchase or set up as a cart pricing rule when a number of conditions are met. Go to Store -> Settings -> Sale -> Shipping methods -> Free shipping.
- Set to YesActivatedbox to enable the free shipping method.
- Wtitleenter a shipping method for customers to see.
- Wmethod nameenter the name of the free shipping method in the field.
- Set a minimum order quantityMinimum order amountbox to take advantage of free shipping.
- To the placeError message displayedwhich is displayed when a free shipping method is not available.
- Choose the right optionShipping to relevant countriesbox. if you chooseAll countries allowed, free shipping is available for all countries specified in the shop settings. if you choosespecific countriesSelect the countries from the list provided where customers can get free shipping.
- WShow method if not applicableselect No to hide the shipping method if it is not applicable.
- To the placesort orderto view the shipping method on the checkout page.
- Save the settings.
#2 Fixed rate
The flat rate are standard shipping rates that are applied regardless of other product attributes such as weight, height, size, etc. Go to Shop -> Settings -> Sales -> Shipping Methods -> Flat Rate.
- Set to YesActivatedcheck box to enable the flat rate delivery method.
- Wtitleenter a shipping method name that is visible to customers.
- Wmethod nameenter the name of the shipping method for a flat rate.
- WTypselect your preferred multiple flat rate typeBestellenOfor the article.
- Enter the price in Price that customers pay for shipping.
- WCalculate serviceThe amount defines onefixed amountOpercentage amountThe shipping costs are calculated.
- come on inHandling feevalue if applicable.
- To the placeError message displayedwhich is displayed when the flat rate delivery method is not available.
- Set a flat shipping ratespecific countriesfor everyoneallowed countriesfrom your store in Ship ToApplicable countries.
- WShow method if not applicableselect No to hide the shipping method if it is not applicable.
- Set the sort order for the shipping method display order on the checkout page.
- Save the settings.
#3 Table prices
Delivery method The rate table contains rules based on a combination of conditions, such as weight vs. destination, price vs. destination and more. The Magento 2 store automates the shipping cost calculation process when the customer selects the option. Go to Store -> Settings -> Sale -> Shipping Methods -> Rate Table.
- Set to YesActivatedselect the checkbox to enable the Rate Table delivery method.
- Wtitleenter a shipping method name that is visible to customers.
- IncludedMethod namemark the calculated bid in the shopping cart.
- To calculate the shipping cost based on the table rate, setStan.
- Set yes toInclude virtual products in the price calculationto include virtual products in the calculation.
- WCalculate the processing coststo definefixed amountOpercentage amountThe shipping costs are calculated.
- come on inHandling feevalue if applicable.
- To the placeError message displayedwhich is displayed when the shipping method rate in the table is not available.
- Set up the rates for the shipping tableall countries allowedto or from your storespecific countriesin Send toApplicable countries.
- WShow method if not applicableselect No to hide the shipping method if it is not applicable.
- To the placesort orderTo display the display order of the shipping method on the interface.
- Save the settings.
Details about the cost of creating a table:
- Set in the top left cornerview storeto the home page or to another website where the settings are applied.
- WatchExport on importThe options appear in the Cost section of the table.
- First you need to delete the filestandard usecheck the box next to the field to change any of the current settings.
- ClickExport a CSV file.
- Open the file in a spreadsheet and populate the shipping calculation terms table with the required values.
- Save the tablerates.csv file to your system.
To import rate data into a table:
- To the placeview storeto the site using the method.
- Go to the Table Odds section.
- WMaterialfield and clickchoose a file. Select the prepared tablerates.csv file and import the rates.
- Save the settings.
#4 Magento Shipping
Magento Shipping requires a shipping account to use it. Go to Shop -> Settings -> Sales -> Shipping Methods -> Magento Shipping.
- Set to YesActivatedselect the checkbox to enable the Rate Table delivery method.
- Wtitleenter a shipping method name that is visible to customers.
- To the placeAPI registration enabledyes field to specify which API events are logged.
- To electAPI endpointfrom your Magento Shipping account.
- AddID kontafrom your Magento shipping account.
- Addtoken-APIgenerated by your Magento shipping account.
- Choose the right optionShipping to relevant countriesbox. if you chooseAll countries allowedthen Magento shipping is available for all countries specified in the store settings. if you choosespecific countriesselect the countries from the list provided where customers can use Magento shipping.
- WShow method if not applicableselect No to hide the shipping method if it is not applicable.
- To the placeError message displayedwhich is displayed when the Magento shipping method is not available.
- To the placesort orderTo display the display order of the shipping method on the interface.
- ZCheckout settingsset the Address Type, Departure Authorization, and Signature Required check boxes.
- Wadvanced settingsset up synchronization with other systems.
- Save the settings.
Activate Magento Shipping to be able to configure the Locations, Carriers, Packaging and Shipping Experiences sections.
#5 Dimensional weight
The dimensional weight shipping method means that the shipping cost is calculated based on the volume and weight of the package. The amount of space the package takes up on the carrier determines the rate for the shipment.
Magento 2 supports the following carriers that use the Dimensional Weight shipping method in their shipments:
- UPS (United Parcel Service)offers domestic and international freight forwarding services in almost all major countries by land and air.
- USPS (United States Postal Service)is a United States government postal service that provides domestic and international ground and air transportation services.
- FedEx (Federal Express)offers domestic and international freight forwarding services in almost all major countries by land and air.
- DHL (DHL Express)enables international forwarding, specializing in the handling and transport of letters, goods and information.
DHL shipping method:
Go to Shop -> Settings -> Sale -> Shipping methods -> DHL.
1. Set Yes to Onincluded in the paymentfield to enable the DHL shipping method.
2 calgateway-URLset the URL provided by DHL.
3. wtitlein the field, enter the name of the shipping method that will be visible to customers.
4. doaccess tokenadd the DHL access ID to the shipper's account.
5. wpasswordenter the DHL password for the sender's account.
6. Add the DHL shipper's account number in the fieldAccount numberkamp.
7. SelectType of contentDocuments or non-documents.
8. wCalculate the processing coststo definefixed amountOpercentage amountThe shipping costs are calculated.
9. Setupapplied managementTo nobodyBestellenOfor the packaging. One order allows for a one-time administration fee for the entire order. An individual handling fee is allowed for each package.
10. EnterHandling feevalue if applicable.
11. SetupDivide the weight of the orderto be able to split order weights larger than 70 kg.
12. SetupWeight unitto kilograms or pounds according to your store usage.
13. SelectMaatyour package if soNormalOSpecifically. If specified, specify the height, depth, and width.
14. Selectallowed methodsthe shipping options listed in your store.
15. Prepare the packagingPreparation time(in hours) after placing the order.
16. SetupError message displayedwhich is displayed when the DHL shipping method is not available.
17. Select a free method from the options you want to use for free shipping.
18. Setupenable free shippingThreshold you can enable when you want to offer a DHL shipping method after spending a certain amount on an order.
19. Create shipping cost tables forall countries allowedto or from your storespecific countriesWShipping to relevant countries.
20. wShow method if not applicableselect No to hide the shipping method if it is not applicable.
21. SetupDebuggingto create a log file with error information.
22nd seriessort orderto view the shipping method on the checkout page.
23. Save the configuration.
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