TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Add a Shipping Plugin
- Add a Shipping Plugin Configuration
- Edit a Shipping Plugin Configuration
- Delete a Shipping Plugin Configuration
The following shipping plugins are natively supported by Znode 10:
- Fedex
- UPS
- Custom Developed Shipping Plugin
Add a Shipping Plugin
Navigate to: System Settings > Plugins > Available Plugins
The first step to adding an external shipping provider in Znode is to install the corresponding shipping plugin. Locate the shipping provider plugin that represents the shipping option you plan to use and install it.
Browse to the Available Plugins tab and use the Plugin Type filter to locate shipping plugins. To view only Znode‑native shipping plugins, filter by Plugin Type = Shipping.
If the desired shipping plugin is already installed, proceed to adding a configuration for the installed plugin.
Add a Shipping Plugin Configuration
Navigate to: System Settings > Plugins > Installed Plugins
Once a shipping plugin has been installed, it must be configured before it can process transactions. Select the shipping plugin to configure by clicking the Plugin Name link or selecting the gear icon under the Action column.
Each plugin includes the following tabs:
- Plugin Information: Describes the installed plugin
- Global Configuration: Contains shipping provider–level settings that apply to all configuration sets
- Configuration Sets: Contains shipping account–specific configuration details
Installed Plugin List Details
| Detail | Description |
| Plugin Name | Name of the installed plugin |
| Version | Version of the plugin that is installed |
| Details | Detailed description of the installed plugin |
| Author Name | Creator/Owner of the installed plugin |
| Pre Release | Identifies whether the plugin is in a pre release state, i.e. Beta |
| Activate | Activates the plugin for use |
Global Configuration
The Global Configuration tab contains settings that apply at the plugin level and affect all configuration sets. The available settings vary depending on the shipping plugin.
Configuration Sets
Each plugin also includes a Configuration Sets tab. A configuration set is a collection of settings that defines how the plugin behaves. Each configuration set represents a variation of the plugin’s configurable values and can be assigned to different entities within Znode.
For example, multiple configuration sets can be created for the FedEx plugin and assigned to different webstores.
While configuration values vary by plugin, all shipping plugins include the following common configuration set fields.
Shipping Plugin Configuration Set Common Details
| Detail | Description |
| Configuration Code | A unique code that differentiates configuration sets. |
| Name | A name to describe the shipping account configuration. |
Refer to the plugin‑specific documentation for additional configuration fields.
Edit a Shipping Plugin Configuration
Navigate to: System Settings > Plugins > Installed Plugins
- Select the shipping plugin by clicking the Plugin Name or the gear icon under Action.
- Select the Configuration Sets tab.
- Locate the configuration set to be updated in the grid and select Edit.
- Update any fields that are not read‑only.
- Select Save. The page reloads with the updated configuration.
The global configuration can be edited by selecting the Global Configuration tab, updating non–read‑only fields, and selecting Save in the upper‑right corner. A plugin may also be deactivated on this tab.
Delete a Shipping Plugin Configuration
Navigate to: System Settings > Plugins > Installed Plugins
- Select the shipping plugin by clicking the Plugin Name or gear icon.
- Select the Configuration Sets tab.
- Locate the configuration set to be removed.
- Select the Delete action (trash can icon).
- The page reloads, and the configuration set is removed.
Important Note: The shipping‑estimates API requires a valid Znode User ID to be passed in the request header. If the header is missing or invalid, the API may return a 404 response.
Quick Link: Shipping Methods Display Logic on the Checkout Page