FedEx Shipping Setup
It is possible to interact with the FEDEX web site to obtain shipping costs. The information can then be available in the checkout process to allow the customer to choose the type of shipping and calculate and apply the cost of the shipping to the order. However, it does not automate the process of obtaining shipping labels or package pickup. Here's how to setup FEDEX as a shipment option.
- Visit https://www.fedex.com/login/web/jsp/logon.jsp create a FEDEX account
- You will also need to obtain a Developer Test Key at https://www.fedex.com/wpor/web/jsp/drclinks.jsp?links=wss/develop.html
- Once you've established your FEDEX account, and received your FEDEX developer password, account number, meter number, and key (by email), you may proceed.
Now enter the data into Exponent:
- Select Store Setup, Manage Shipping Options from the Exponent menu
- Click on the 'Configure' icon of the FEDEX Shipping item
- Enter all your FEDEX data into the 'FEDEX Settings' tab
- You may select test mode for troubleshooting, but it is of little value to non-developers
- On the 'Shipping Methods' tab, select the FEDEX shipping methods you plan to provide
- On the 'My Info' tab you MUST enter the shipping origin address for shipment cost calculations.
- On the 'Shipping Defaults' tab, enter the default package size which will be used to calculate the shipping cost when that data is missing from the product.
- Save your settings
- Activate the FEDEX shipping option and if it will be the 'recommended' shipping method, click on the 'default' button.
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