> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.smartshipping.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Setup Guide

> Get Smart Shipping running in 5 minutes

# Quick Setup Guide

Get your shipping rates live in 5 minutes with these simple steps.

<Warning>
  **Shopify Plan Requirements**

  Before you can start using the Smart Shipping app you need to make sure that your Shopify Store plan supports the features the app requires.

  Your Shopify store will require **Carrier Calculated Shipping** to use the Smart Shipping app. This feature is by default included on the Shopify 'Advanced' and 'Plus' plans, and you can also request it to [Shopify Support](https://help.shopify.com/en) if you're on the 'Shopify' plan.
</Warning>

## Step 1: Create a Zone

1. Go to **Zones** → **Create Zone**
2. Enter zone name (e.g., "United States")
3. Select countries for this zone
4. Click **Save**

## Step 2: Add Shipping Rates

1. In your zone, click **View Rates** → **Create Rate**
2. Enter rate name (e.g., "Standard Shipping")
3. Choose rate type:
   * **Flat Rate**: Fixed price like \$9.99
   * **Weight Based**: Base price + cost per kg
   * **Free**: \$0 (can set minimum order value)
4. Set your pricing
5. Click **Save**

## Step 3: Test Your Rates

1. Go to **Rate Sandbox**
2. Select your country and add test products
3. Click **Calculate Shipping Rates**
4. Verify your rates appear correctly

## Step 4: Go Live

Your rates are now active! Customers will see them at checkout.

## Quick Examples

**Simple Store**: One zone (US), flat \$10 shipping, free over \$75
**International Store**: Two zones (Domestic \$8, International \$15)

That's it! Your shipping rates are ready. Use the other guides to learn about product groups and advanced features.