How to install and configure WooCommerce Shipping & Tax plugin

The WooCommerce Shipping & Tax plugin automates tax calculation based on shipping zone as well as shipping label printing. This article will walk you through installing and configuring the WooCommerce Shipping & Tax plugin to calculate shipping costs and create shipping labels for WordPress powered websites.

Installing Configuring WooCommerce Shipping & Tax in WordPress

To configure and use WooCommerce Shipping Extension in your WordPress website, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site with an administrator account.
2. On the Dashboard in the left sidebar, click Plugins, and then click Add New:

   

3. Search for “WooCommerce Shipping & Tax” and then install and activate the WooCommerce Shipping & Tax Plugin:
   

   

   Alternatively, you can download it from here.

4. On the Dashboard in the left sidebar, click WooCommerce, and then click Settings:
   

   

5. Activate JetPack if has not been activated:
   

   

6. Click on the Shipping tab:
   

   

7. Click on the Add Shipping Zone button to set up how much will it cost to send a product to an specific area/region:
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9. Enter the name of the zone, coverage area, and the shipping method which could be any of the following:
   

   • Flat rate
   • Free shipping
   • Local pickup

   

   

10. To print shipping labels, click on WooCommerce Shipping:
    

    

11. Select a label size, and the payment method for the shipping label and click Save changes:
    

    

12. Easily open any order and print the shipping label and send the product to the customer after this configuration.

More Information

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