BigCommerce

Optimal Ship Rates is a free BigCommerce app (extension) managed by OptimalShip, that allows you to use your OptimalShip rates for international shipments in your BigCommerce store. To start using Optimal Ship Rates today follow the steps below. Please pay careful attention to the warnings.

Warnings

There are two very important things you must be aware of before configuring Optimal Ship Rates:

1. Optimal Ship Rates will not provide transit times even if the Show Transit Time option is checked when configuring shipping options.
2. Every product must include dimensions and weight! You can find this setting under Products > View > [select a product] > Dimensions & Weight; the fulfillment section when editing a product. Without this information Optimal Ship Rates will not provide accurate rates.
   
   Optimal Ship is not responsible for incorrect rates caused by misconfiguration or missing product information.

Installation

1. Have a user with admin privileges login to your BigCommerce store.
2. From your stores dashboard navigate to the App Marketplace: App > Marketplace
3. Depending on the version of BigCommerce you are using you will either see the App Marketplace now, or a button inviting you to visit the App Marketplace. If you see the button click it to view the App Marketplace. Now search for Optimal Ship Rates.
4. Now click on the Optimal Ship Rates app and the app page will load. Click on Get This App and then Existing BigCommerce Store; assuming you setup a store already.
5. You will be taken back to your store where you will be presented with the Optimal Ship Rates app again. Click the Install button at the top of the page. You may be prompted to login again and/or enter a one time code that was emailed to for security.
   
   If you have to login again or enter a one time code you may have to start the install process again. This is a limitation in BigCommerce. Just repeat the last 2 steps.
6. You will know the installation is working when after clicking the Install button at the top of the page, a new page loads asking for your final confirmation. Make sure to agree to the OAuth permissions and the Optimal Ship Rates app will be added to your store. Below is an example of what this page will look like. These permissions are needed in order for the app to work:

   

7. You are now done with the installation of the Optimal Ship Rates app! Your next step is to setup or modify your stores shipping settings so the app uses Optimal Ship Rates for international shipments. Under Apps click on the Optimal Ship Rates app and follow the listed instructions: