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Initial Setup of Shipping Countries:
- Access 'Shipping' in the side menu and select 'Shipping Countries'.
- Enable the countries you will ship to by turning on their status switch.
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Adding Shipping States:
- In the 'Shipping' section, proceed to 'Shipping States'.
- Add new states relevant to your shipping destinations. Remember to activate each state by ensuring the status switch is on.
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Configuring Shipping Cities:
- Choose 'Shipping Cities' within the 'Shipping' menu.
- Enter city names, assign them to their respective states, set specific shipping costs for each city, and make sure the city status is active.
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Choosing Shipping Methods:
- For 'Area Wise Flat Shipping Cost', this method, found under 'Active Methods' in the shipping menu, calculates shipping based on the user's specific location details entered during checkout.
- For the 'Flat Rates Delivery Method', navigate to 'Delivery Options' under 'Shipping'.
- Click 'Add New Delivery Option'. Enter details like the name (e.g., 'Express'), description, shipping and handling fees, and delivery time frame.
- Select an icon for the delivery option and activate it by turning the status switch on.
- Add as many delivery options as needed for diversity.
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Implementing the Shipping Methods:
- With 'Area Wise Flat Shipping Cost', shipping fees are automatically calculated based on the user's address details (country, state, city) at checkout.
- If 'Flat Rates' are selected, users choose from the available delivery options like 'Free Shipping' or 'Express' during checkout, and the cost is calculated based on their choice.
This guide provides a more detailed and structured approach to setting up and managing shipping options, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both the store manager and the customers.