Note: This plugin is for domestic shipping only. To ship outside South Africa, consider using our SAPO International Parcel Service plugin.
Requirements
↑ Back to top- Base country/location must be in South Africa
- Currency must be set to ZAR
- Weight unit must be set to g/kg
- All weights must be entered for non-virtual products for correct calculation of shipping
Sign up for an APP ID key
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Installation
↑ Back to top- Download the extension from your WooCommerce dashboard.
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload and select the ZIP file you just downloaded.
- Click Install Now, and then Activate.
Setup and Configuration
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API
↑ Back to top- Go to: WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > SAPO Domestic Parcel Service
- Enter your APP ID key at Open Exchange Rates APP ID.
- Save changes.
Shipping
↑ Back to top- Go to: WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping.
- Select your Shipping Zone that you want to add the method to, and press the Add shipping method + button on the right
- Select SAPO Domestic Parcel Service from the dropdown and press Add shipping method:
- Select the SAPO Domestic Parcel Service method to configure settings.
- Method Title – displayed to customers during checkout.
- Calculation Type – on total order or per item.
- Handling Fee – can be a value (VAT included) or a percentage. Percentages are calculated on total shipping rate.
- Parcel Insurance – Enable or disable. When enabled this adds 2% of the value of the items to shipping costs.
Shipping is only calculated on non-virtual products.