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Shopify Shipping with ShipStation
Streamline your Shopify shipping with ShipStation. Whether you’re new to ecommerce or running a high-volume operation, ShipStation makes it easy to manage, automate, and scale your shipping so you can spend more time growing your business.
Features and benefits
Centralized Order Management
Sync orders from Shopify and other sales channels into one unified dashboard.
Custom Automation Rules
Save time with workflows tailored to your store’s shipping needs and customer segments.
Multi-Fulfillment Location & Inventory Allocation
Supports multiple warehouse location order routing and the automatic allocation of quantities for single-line items.
In-Cart Delivery Rates
Display live Shopify shipping rates and estimated delivery times at checkout.
Flexible Shipping Strategies
Offer flat-rate, weight-based, or free shipping on Shopify using smart rules.
International & Domestic Shipping
Ship globally with access to top carriers and duty/tax calculation tools.
Shopify Exchanges
Create exchange labels and automatically update your Shopify store.
Shop Promise
Easily identify and fulfill Shop Promise orders to meet delivery SLAs.
Split-Shipping In-Cart
Split orders into multiple shipments or split Buy with Prime orders for optimized fulfillment.
FAQs about Shopify shipping
What are the benefits of using ShipStation with Shopify?
ShipStation offers a variety of benefits for Shopify sellers, including easy setup, order syncing, inventory management, custom fields, order edits, and more.
How to set up shipping on Shopify
To set up shipping on Shopify, go to your Shopify admin, click Settings > Shipping and Delivery, and configure your shipping zones, rates, and methods. For more advanced shipping automation and rate customization, connect your store with ShipStation.
Where is the drop shipping link on Shopify?
Shopify doesn’t have a direct “drop shipping” link, but you can enable drop shipping by using apps like DSers or Oberlo. Once your supplier is connected, use ShipStation to automate label generation, order tracking, and communication with customers.
Does Shopify ship for you?
Shopify doesn’t physically ship products for you, but it partners with fulfillment solutions and shipping software like ShipStation. With ShipStation, you can automate shipping workflows, generate Shopify shipping labels, and connect to a variety of carriers for both domestic and international shipping.
How to add free shipping on Shopify
In your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Shipping and Delivery, then create a new shipping rate and set the price to $0. You can apply this to specific products, customer groups, or order minimums. ShipStation will honor these settings and help automate fulfillment.
How to set shipping rates on Shopify
Shipping rates in Shopify can be set based on weight, price, location, or shipping speed. You can also use Shopify shipping apps like ShipStation to display real-time rates from connected carriers directly at checkout, ensuring transparency and accuracy for your customers.
Integration requirements
How to set up Shopify shipping with ShipStation
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Log in to your Shopify admin account
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Log in to your ShipStation account
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Click Selling Channels, then Connect a Store or Marketplace
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Search for Shopify
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Enter your Shopify store URL when prompted
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Click Test Connection, then Finish
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Install the app, configure your Shopify shipping settings, and hit Save
Need help? Check out our Shopify help guide.