> ## 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.

# Manage Zones

> How to create and manage shipping zones

# Manage Zones

Shipping zones define geographical areas where you offer shipping (e.g., United States, Europe).

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## Creating a Zone

1. Go to **Zones**
2. Click **Create Zone**
3. Enter zone name (e.g., "United States", "Europe")
4. Select countries for this zone
5. Choose zone type:
   * **Specific Countries**: Ships to selected countries only
   * **Rest of World**: Ships to all other countries not in other zones
6. Click **Save**

## Adding Regions to a Zone

Regions let you charge different rates within the same zone (e.g., different rates for California vs Texas).

1. Go to your zone → **Manage Regions**
2. Click **Add Region**
3. Enter region name (e.g., "West Coast")
4. Add postal code patterns:
   * **Exact codes**: `90210` (matches exactly)
   * **Wildcards**: `902*` (matches 90200-90299)
   * **Multiple**: `90210,10001,60601` (comma separated)
5. Click **Save**

## Editing a Zone

1. Go to **Zones**
2. Click **Edit** on the zone
3. Update countries or settings
4. Click **Save**

## Deleting a Zone

1. Go to **Zones**
2. Click **Delete** on the zone
3. Confirm deletion

**Note**: Zones with active rates cannot be deleted. Remove rates first.

## Next Steps

After creating zones, [add shipping rates](/rates/manage-rates) to define pricing.