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Instead, it retrieves accurate rates from carriers you have connected in ShipStation\u2014such as USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and more\u2014based on the customer\u2019s cart contents, destination, package weight, and dimensions.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>Real-Time Carrier Rates from ShipStation<\/strong><br \/>\nFetches shipping options and prices dynamically at checkout.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Use Your ShipStation Carrier Accounts<\/strong><br \/>\nRates are based on your negotiated carrier pricing\u2014not WooCommerce\u2019s built-in rates.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Highly Accurate Rates<\/strong><br \/>\nCalculates costs using product weight, dimensions, shipping address, and ShipStation\u2019s live rate API.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Multiple Shipping Services Supported<\/strong><br \/>\nUSPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and any other carrier connected to your ShipStation account.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Easy Setup<\/strong><br \/>\nJust enter your ShipStation API Key and Secret\u2014no complicated configuration.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Customizable Rate Names &amp; Display Settings<\/strong><br \/>\nChoose which rates to show, set fallbacks, control handling fees, and more.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Works with Any WooCommerce Shop<\/strong><br \/>\nCompatible with simple and variable products.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Why Use This Plugin?<\/h3>\n\n<p>WooCommerce\u2019s default shipping methods can be limiting and often require manual rate tables. With ShipStation\u2019s dynamic live rates, you always show <strong>accurate, up-to-date shipping costs<\/strong>, improving checkout conversions and avoiding under- or over-charging for shipping.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Active ShipStation account  <\/li>\n<li>ShipStation API Key &amp; Secret  <\/li>\n<li>WooCommerce installed and activated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Support<\/h3>\n\n<p>For support, questions, or feature requests, please use the plugin support forum on WordPress.org.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin ZIP file.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n<li>Upload the ZIP file and click <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>WooCommerce \u2192 Settings \u2192 Shipping \u2192 ShipStation All Carriers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your ShipStation API credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Enable the shipping method and configure your preferred settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"do%20i%20need%20a%20shipstation%20account%3F\"><h3>Do I need a ShipStation account?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You must have an active ShipStation account with valid API credentials.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"which%20carriers%20are%20supported%3F\"><h3>Which carriers are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>All carriers connected in your ShipStation account, including USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other supported integrations.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"are%20my%20negotiated%20rates%20used%3F\"><h3>Are my negotiated rates used?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin fetches your <strong>actual contracted rates<\/strong> from ShipStation.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20plugin%20create%20shipping%20labels%3F\"><h3>Does this plugin create shipping labels?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. This plugin is for <strong>displaying live shipping rates only<\/strong>. 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