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

# Shipping Setup

> Flexibly configure shipping rules

# Shipping Setup

Optima AI supports multiple shipping calculation methods to meet different business needs.

## Shipping Modes

Optima supports three shipping modes:

| Mode          | Description                   |
| ------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Free Shipping | Free shipping on all orders   |
| Flat Rate     | Fixed rates by region         |
| Easyship      | Real-time international rates |

### View Current Mode

```
Show shipping settings
```

### Switch Mode

```
Set shipping mode to Easyship
```

```
Set shipping mode to flat rate
```

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## Easyship Integration

Easyship provides real-time shipping rates and auto-fulfillment from 250+ courier companies worldwide.

### View Available Couriers

```
Show shipping options from Shenzhen to USA
```

```
What couriers are available for order #1234
```

### Calculate Shipping

```
Calculate shipping for this order
```

Easyship calculates based on:

* Origin address
* Destination address
* Package weight and dimensions
* Item value

Returns multiple courier options with quotes.

### Address Validation

```
Verify this shipping address is correct
```

Easyship checks address format and deliverability.

### Tracking

```
Show tracking info for order #1234
```

Easyship automatically syncs tracking status updates.

<Tip>
  Using Easyship lets you offer customers multiple shipping options, improving the shopping experience.
</Tip>

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## Flat Rate Shipping

### Set Global Flat Rate

```
Set shipping to $5.99
```

### Set Free Shipping

```
Set free shipping
```

## Region-Based Shipping

### US Shipping

```
Set US shipping to $4.99
```

### International Shipping

```
Set international shipping to $9.99
```

## Free Shipping Threshold

### Set Threshold

```
Free shipping for orders over $50
```

### View Current Settings

```
Show shipping settings
```

## Weight-Based Shipping

### Basic Weight Rate

```
Set shipping by weight, $2 per kg
```

### First Weight + Additional Weight

```
Set first 1kg at $5, additional 0.5kg at $1
```

## Shipping Templates

### Create Template

```
Create a shipping template called "Standard Shipping"
```

### Apply Template

```
Apply the "Standard Shipping" template to all products
```

<Tip>
  We recommend setting different shipping templates for different product types, such as separating lightweight and heavy items.
</Tip>