How do I set up shipping with WooCommerce?

Written by

Sabrina Barnes

Once you’ve connected your WooCommerce store, make sure to install the “Printify for WooCommerce” plugin. This plugin automatically applies the accurate Printify shipping rates to your Printify products.

Note

The shipping prices are set in United States Dollars and won’t be converted to another currency. If your WooCommerce store uses a different currency, we suggest incorporating the shipping fee into the product price and offering free shipping.

Step 1: Install the plugin

Access your WordPress dashboard and go to “Plugins” → “Add New.” Search for “Printify for WooCommerce” in the search bar and click on Install Now.

Step 2: Activate the plugin

After the installation completes, click on Activate to enable the plugin.

Step 3: Adjust your WooCommerce shipping settings

Finally, in your WooCommerce dashboard, go to “WooCommerce” → “Settings” → “Shipping” → “Shipping options.” Ensure that the "Default to customer shipping address" option is selected, as shown below, and save the changes.

All done! You can now publish your Printify products to your WooCommerce store, and the applicable shipping rates will be automatically assigned to them.

Note

To maintain compatibility with Printify’s shipping rates, please ensure your Printify for WooCommerce plugin is updated to version 3.0 or later. Older versions will only be supported temporarily, so updating as soon as possible is essential. With the latest version, Printify calculates shipping costs by identifying products through their external ID rather than SKU. Make sure your products are published correctly to avoid any issues with shipping calculations.

Troubleshooting WooCommerce shipping issues

Check Printify and WooCommerce connection: Ensure your Printify shop is connected to WooCommerce.
Confirm your WooCommerce store domain in Printify: Make sure your WooCommerce store domain is accurately listed in Printify’s Store Settings.
Ensure products are published: Only published products that are connected by external ID to WooCommerce listings will display accurate shipping rates.
Reconnect products if disconnected: If a Printify product is disconnected, re-publish it without changing variants/SKUs to re-link it to the WooCommerce listing.

Note

If you offer both Printify and non-Printify products, it's essential to deactivate the Printify shipping plugin. Instead, set up flat shipping rates for each Printify item based on individual rates available on our Shipping Rates page.