Manual shipping refers to the process of managing and handling the shipment of orders without the aggregators of automated or third-party shipping solutions. In this approach, the store owner or staff members are responsible for coordinating and organizing the shipping process from start to end.
You must perform two steps to enable manual tab:
- Select “Manual” in the “Enabled Shipping Providers” section to enable it as one of the available shipping options.
- Then, choose “Manual” again in the “Default Shipping Provider” section to set it as the default option for shipments when customers do not specify a specific shipping provider during checkout.
If you have completed these steps, the “Manual” tab will be displayed above.
1. Rest API to update tracking data: The plugin provides a RESTful API (Application Programming Interface) that allows administrators to update tracking data for shipments manually. This API is designed to be user-friendly and easy to integrate into existing systems or custom applications. Administrators can use the API to push tracking information for individual orders or batches of orders, as needed.
2. API Key: To ensure secure access and prevent unauthorized updates to tracking data, the API may require authentication using an API key. Administrators will be provided with a unique API key that they need to include in the API requests. This key serves as a secure identifier, allowing the plugin to verify the authenticity of incoming requests.
3. Default courier name: Administrators can set a default courier name within the plugin’s settings. This default courier name will be used when updating tracking data for orders where the courier name is not specified explicitly. Having a default courier name simplifies the process, as administrators won’t need to specify the courier name for every shipment if it is consistent for most orders.
4. Default AWB number format: The plugin allows administrators to define a default format for the Air Waybill (AWB) number, which is used to track shipments. This format can include alphanumeric characters, placeholders for order-specific information, and sequential numbering. The plugin may automatically generate AWB numbers for shipments based on this format, simplifying the manual shipping process.
5. Global Tracking URL: The plugin supports setting a global tracking URL within the configuration. This URL is a link to a centralized tracking page that can be used by customers to track their shipments. When administrators update the tracking data for an order manually, the plugin will include a clickable link to this global tracking URL in the shipment information provided to customers.
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