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title: "Tips for setting up shipping methods"
url: "https://support.acendy.com/en/article/tips-for-setting-up-shipping"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-03-15T18:02:21.892Z"
---

# Tips for setting up shipping methods

This article provides an overview of the most common ways to set up shipping methods in your online store.

## Where can I find shipping methods?

1.  Go to **Configuration → Shipping methods** in the control panel

Here you can:

-   add new shipping methods
-   activate or deactivate shipping methods
-   configure prices and shipping rules

Read more: [**→ Installation and setup of shipping methods**](https://support.acendy.com/en/article/installation-and-setup)

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## Types of shipping methods

There are two main types of shipping methods in the online store:

-   **Manual shipping methods**
-   **Automatic shipping calculation**

### Manual shipping methods

Manual shipping methods use prices that you define yourself in the control panel.

Common examples include:

-   **Flat rate shipping**

A fixed shipping price regardless of weight or destination.

This is suitable for stores where:

-   -   -   products are similar in size
        -   shipping costs are roughly the same

Read more: [**→ Setting up flat rate shipping**](https://support.acendy.com/en/article/fixed-shipping)

-   **Shipping price based on postal code and weight**

Allows you to define shipping zones based on:

-   -   -   postal code
        -   weight

This is often used for:

-   -   -   larger items
        -   different shipping costs depending on distance

Read more: [**→ Shipping based on postal code and weight**](https://support.acendy.com/en/article/postal-code-and-weight-based-shipping)

-   **Pick up in store**

Allows customers to collect their order from a physical store.

You can also restrict this method to specific postal codes.

Read more: [**→ Setting up Pick up in store**](https://support.acendy.com/en/article/pickup-in-store-pickup-at-warehouse)

### Automatic shipping calculation

Automatic shipping calculation uses the carrier’s own pricing tables.

The shipping cost is calculated based on:

-   weight
-   destination
-   shipping product

This gives the customer a more accurate shipping price in checkout.

Read more: [**→ Shipping with automatic price calculation**](https://support.acendy.com/en/article/automatic-price-calculation)

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## Important to know

For shipping methods to work correctly:

-   the shipping method must be **installed**
-   the shipping method must be **active**
-   the products must have a **registered weight**

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## What should I do if this does not solve the problem?

Contact customer support and include:

-   the name of the webshop
-   which shipping method the issue concerns
-   a screenshot of the shipping setup