Adding a UPS real-time shipping method in CS-Cart. Print

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To add a UPS real-time shipping method in CS-Cart, follow the steps below:

  1. Login to the CS-Cart Admin area.
  2. Go to Administration --> Shipping & Taxes --> Shipping methods.
  3. Click the "Add Shipping Method" button.
  4. Enter the name of this shipping method.
  5. Enter the applicable Delivery Time and Weight Limit range.
  6. Select Realtime in the Rate calculation field. Then select the shipping method name in the Shipping service field.
  7. Select any applicable User Groups or just select "All" if applies to all.
  8. Click the Create button to save the new shipping method.
  9. Click on the Configure tab.
  10. Fill your UPS credentials in the "UPS Rates Access Key", Username and Password fields along with the other options. Then click Save.
  11. Next, test your shipping method. Open the General tab and enter a weight value into the Weight (lbs) input field and click on the Test link next to the Shipping service field to make a test calculation of shipping charges. You should see calculated rates or any error returned by UPS. If an error occurs, you will need to address this error and retest before enabling the shipping method.
  12. After successful testing of the real-time rates calculation with the shipping carrier, open the Shipping charges tab. Here you can define any additional fees that you wish to be added to the calculated real-time shipping rates from the shipping carrier. (you could use this for adding a handling fee for example). Click the Save button to save any changes.

Note: If you do not have a UPS Access Key, you will need to register using the steps below

a) Go to: https://www.ups.com/upsdeveloperkit?loc=en_US
b) Click on the Register with My UPS link (if you do not have a UPS account). Otherwise, login with your account.
c) Click on the Request an access key link.
d) On the opened page enter your contact and account information and select the Request Access Key to continue.


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