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How to Create a New Shipping Method

Learn key elements & how to create a new shipping method and allow businesses to configure delivery options using third-party couriers.

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Written by Zachary Marble

What is a Shipping Method in Okya?

A Shipping Method refers to a delivery option that businesses can configure to manage how orders are shipped to customers. Some examples of this include third-party courier services like PandaGo, GrabExpress, or Gojek, or a custom delivery service tailored to specific store operations.

Each shipping method in Okya is defined by key attributes such as its Name, Tracking URL, and Store IDs, ensuring seamless integration with order fulfillment processes. The elements for New Shipping Methods are defined below.

Element

Description

Name (required)

The official name of the shipping method (e.g., PandaGo, GrabExpress). This name will appear in the checkout process and order management system.

Code (required)

A short identifier for internal reference (e.g., PNDGO for PandaGo).

Tracking URL

The URL provided by the shipping company that allows customers to track their shipments. This URL should correspond to the specific courier service being used (e.g., PandaGo, GrabExpress, or Gojek).

Store IDs

A list of store locations that will use this shipping method. Can be a single store ID or multiple IDs separated by commas (e.g., East Lansing (Delivery Only), Southkey Mall Level 3, Taipan USJ).

How to Create a New Shipping Method

Quick guidde

1. Introduction

By following this step by step guide you will be able to create a new shipping method in Okya.

Introduction

2. Click "Settings"

Access the settings option.

Click 'Settings'

3. Click "Shipping Methods"

Navigate to the Shipping Methods section.

Click 'Shipping Methods'

4. Click "New Shipping Method"

Initiate the creation of a new shipping method.

Click 'New Shipping Method'

5. Input required & optional fields.

Input required & optional fields.

Input required & optional fields.

6. Click "Save"

Save the changes made.

Click 'Save'

The guide covered creating a new shipping method in Okya.

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