> ## 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.

# Introduction

> Smart shipping rate calculator for Shopify stores. Set up shipping zones, rates, and test them easily.

## Welcome to Smart Shipping

Smart Shipping helps you set up flexible shipping rates for your Shopify store. Create zones, configure rates, and test everything before going live.

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  <Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quick-setup">
    Get your shipping rates configured in under 5 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Zones" icon="globe" href="/zones/manage-zones">
    Create and manage your shipping zones
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rate Sandbox" icon="flask-conical" href="/sandbox/testing-rates">
    Test your shipping rates before going live
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Choose Smart Shipping?

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/smartshipping/_AwWajFvaUv3I6YX/dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_AwWajFvaUv3I6YX&q=85&s=11e8462eaae3ecf2cc2daeadd168a5da" alt="Features Overview" className="rounded-lg" title={true} width="2014" height="1154" data-path="dashboard.png" />

### Powerful Features

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  <Accordion title="Flexible Zone Management" icon="globe">
    Create unlimited shipping zones with country, state, and postal code precision. Perfect for businesses with complex geographic requirements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Dynamic Rate Calculation" icon="calculator">
    Choose from multiple rate types including flat rate, weight-based, quantity-based, and percentage-based calculations.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Product Group Support" icon="box">
    Apply different shipping rules to different product categories. Perfect for stores with diverse inventory.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Real-time Testing" icon="test-tube">
    Test your rates instantly with our Rate Sandbox before your customers see them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Perfect For Every Business

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  <Card title="Small Businesses" icon="store">
    Simple flat rates and free shipping thresholds. Set up in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Growing Brands" icon="chart-line">
    Scale with zone-based rates and product groups as you expand.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enterprise" icon="building">
    Complex rules, API access, and unlimited configurations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Quick Stats

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  <Card title="10,000+" icon="users">
    Active Stores
  </Card>

  <Card title="$1M+" icon="dollar-sign">
    Shipping Calculated Daily
  </Card>

  <Card title="50ms" icon="bolt">
    Average Response Time
  </Card>

  <Card title="99.9%" icon="circle-check">
    Uptime SLA
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started is Easy

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the App">
    Add Smart Shipping from the Shopify App Store to your store

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/smartshipping/_AwWajFvaUv3I6YX/images/install.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_AwWajFvaUv3I6YX&q=85&s=25c04a61c28601e98b5fd595bf3f5d24" alt="install.png" width="987" height="738" data-path="images/install.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Your Zones">
    Define where you ship with our intuitive zone builder
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Your Rates">
    Create flexible shipping rates for each zone
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test & Launch">
    Use the Rate Sandbox to verify everything works perfectly
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Popular Use Cases

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Simple Store">
    **Perfect for:** Stores with straightforward shipping needs

    * Single domestic zone
    * Flat rate or free shipping
    * Simple weight-based rates
    * Free shipping thresholds
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Multi-Category">
    **Perfect for:** Stores with diverse product types

    * Different rates for different products
    * Fragile item surcharges
    * Oversized product handling
    * Product-specific shipping rules
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="International">
    **Perfect for:** Global businesses

    * Multiple currency support
    * Regional zone management
    * Country-specific rules
    * International shipping rates
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="B2B/Wholesale">
    **Perfect for:** Wholesale operations

    * Volume-based discounts
    * Customer-specific rates
    * Complex business rules
    * Bulk order shipping
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Documentation" icon="book" href="/getting-started/quick-setup">
    Comprehensive guides for every feature
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="table-of-contents" href="/support/faq">
    Answers to common questions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="/support/contact">
    Get help from our expert team
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Stay Updated

<Note>
  Join thousands of merchants optimizing their shipping with Smart Shipping.
  [Install now from the Shopify App Store →](https://apps.shopify.com/smart-shipping)
</Note>

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