• Pre-install setup

  Before you can start using the Postcode Shipping app you need to make sure that your Shopify Store plan supports the features the app requires. Your Shopify store will require Carrier Calculated Shipping to use the Postcode Shipping app. This feature is by default included on the Shopify 'Advanced' and 'Plus' plans, and you can also request it to Shopify Support if you're on the 'Shopify' plan. Some additional imporFew readers

• Installing Postcode Shipping

  Once you've followed the Pre-install setup, you're ready to install the app. We'll guide you through this quick and simple process Required information for install Your myshopify.com domain. This is the domain you visit to view your Shopify admin. For example: your-shop-name.myshopify.com A plan that supports ** [Carrier Calculated Shipping](https://postcode.crisp.help/en/article/what-is-carrier-shipping-and-why-is-it-required-i99pd4/?bust=1665766232255Popular

• Setup your Shopify Shipping Zones and enable Postcode Shipping Rates

  We'll show you how to complete your setup by creating Shipping Zones in Shopify and choosing Postcode Shipping as the rate provider. Once you've ** created your Shipping Zones ** in the Postcode Shipping app, you'll need to setup your Shopify shipping settings so that your store receives the Rates you create in Postcode Shipping. To do this you'll need to create Shipping Zones in Shopify and select PostcodPopular

• Setting up the basics: Shipping Zones, Regions, Rates

  Once you've [installed Postcode Shipping](https://postcode.crisp.help/en/article/installing-postcode-shipping-yawcvy/?bust=1665768485697 you're ready to make your first Shipping Zones, Regions and Rates. Follow this guide to learn the basics.) You'll find detailed articles about ** Shipping Zones** , ** Regions** and ** [Rates](https://postcSome readers

• Using the Rate Sandbox

  Testing your rates via your store checkout is a good way to ensure that your customers are seeing the shipping rates you expect but it’s a slow process. Whilst you’re getting things set up you can use the Rate Sandbox in the app to quickly test your rates. The Rate Sandbox allows you to enter a delivery address and a selection of items and run a test to see what the app will send back to Shopify when they request rates for you shop. ![](https://storage.crisp.chaSome readers

• Extending your trial

  Setting up your shipping rates can take a little time, especially when you have some complex settings you need to test When you install Postcode Shipping you start a free 7-day trial. If you're finding that this trial period is not quite long enough to get everything set up then don't worry - it's easy to request a trial extension. When you are three days from the end of your trial you will see a banner on the dashboard notifying you that your trial will soon expire. You are free toFew readers

• Our terminology explained

  It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with our terminology so you know your 'Regions' from your 'Shipping Zones', and where our terminology overlaps with Shopify. Once you have a clear understanding of the terms we use, the Postcode Shipping app is not as complex as it might first appear and you'll be empowered to use the app to its full potential. It's important to know that there is some crossover in language between Shopify and our app. We've made sure to cSome readers