Frequently asked questions
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Contact us1. General Questions
What is ShipFlux?⌄
ShipFlux is a Shopify shipping customization app that helps merchants create flexible shipping rates, manage shipping zones, and customize shipping methods at checkout. It gives you greater control over how shipping options are calculated and displayed to your customers.
How does ShipFlux work?⌄
ShipFlux connects to your Shopify store and allows you to configure custom shipping rules based on your business requirements. Once your rules are configured and activated, ShipFlux applies the relevant conditions to supported shipping calculations and checkout experiences.
Who can use ShipFlux?⌄
ShipFlux is designed for Shopify merchants of all sizes, from small online stores to growing eCommerce businesses that need more control over shipping rates and checkout options.
Do I need coding knowledge to use ShipFlux?⌄
No. ShipFlux provides a user-friendly interface where you can create shipping rates, configure shipping zones, and manage checkout customizations without writing code.
Can I use ShipFlux with my existing Shopify store?⌄
Yes. ShipFlux is designed to integrate with existing Shopify stores. Availability of specific features depends on your Shopify plan, store configuration, and Shopify's platform requirements.
Will ShipFlux affect my existing products or orders?⌄
ShipFlux is designed to manage shipping configurations without modifying your product information or existing orders. Shipping changes may affect the rates and methods presented during future checkouts.
2. Shipping Rates
Can I create custom shipping rates with ShipFlux?⌄
Yes. ShipFlux allows you to configure shipping rates using conditions such as cart value, product information, quantity, weight, and shipping destination, depending on the supported rule options.
Can I offer free shipping based on cart value?⌄
Yes. You can configure rules to offer free shipping when a customer's cart meets a specified minimum order value.
Can I set different shipping rates for different products?⌄
ShipFlux supports product-based shipping conditions, allowing merchants to customize shipping rates for different products or product groups where supported by their configuration.
Can I create weight-based shipping rates?⌄
Yes. You can configure shipping rates based on cart or product weight to accommodate different shipping costs.
Can I charge shipping based on order value?⌄
Yes. You can create price-based shipping conditions that apply different rates according to the customer's cart subtotal.
Can I create multiple shipping rates?⌄
Yes. You can configure multiple shipping rules to support different delivery options, destinations, and business requirements.
Can I offer flat-rate shipping?⌄
Yes. ShipFlux allows you to set fixed shipping charges for eligible orders based on your configured conditions.
Can I combine multiple shipping conditions?⌄
ShipFlux is designed to support flexible shipping rules. The ability to combine specific conditions depends on the rule types and combinations available in the app.
Can I temporarily disable a shipping rule?⌄
You can manage your shipping configurations and disable or update rules when the relevant controls are available in your ShipFlux dashboard.
3. Shipping Zones
What are shipping zones?⌄
Shipping zones are geographical areas where specific shipping rates or delivery conditions apply. They help merchants organize shipping options according to customers' delivery destinations.
Can I create custom shipping zones?⌄
Yes. ShipFlux allows you to configure shipping zones to manage delivery options for different geographical regions.
Can I set different shipping rates for different countries?⌄
Yes. You can configure destination-based shipping rules to provide different rates for customers in supported countries.
Can I configure shipping rates by state or province?⌄
ShipFlux supports destination-based conditions, including state or province where available in the shipping configuration.
Can I configure shipping rules using postal codes?⌄
Postal-code-based conditions may be available depending on the supported destination filters in your ShipFlux configuration.
Can I restrict shipping to certain locations?⌄
You can configure eligible delivery areas and shipping conditions. Actual checkout restrictions depend on Shopify's shipping configuration and the ShipFlux features enabled for your store.
Can I use multiple shipping zones?⌄
Yes. You can manage multiple shipping zones to accommodate different delivery destinations and shipping strategies.
4. Checkout Customization
What is checkout customization?⌄
Checkout customization allows merchants to control how eligible shipping methods appear during Shopify checkout, including changing their visibility, names, or order.
Can I hide shipping methods at checkout?⌄
Yes, where supported by your Shopify plan and the applicable checkout customization features. You can configure conditions for hiding specific delivery methods.
Can I rename shipping methods?⌄
ShipFlux supports shipping method customization, including renaming delivery options where Shopify permits it.
Can I change the order of shipping methods?⌄
Where supported, you can reorder shipping methods to prioritize preferred delivery options during checkout.
Can I hide expensive shipping methods?⌄
You may configure shipping method visibility rules based on supported conditions. Availability depends on your Shopify plan and the customization functionality enabled.
Can I show specific shipping methods for certain customers?⌄
Customer-specific shipping conditions may be possible when the necessary customer information and Shopify capabilities are available.
Will checkout customizations work on mobile devices?⌄
Supported shipping method customizations apply to the Shopify checkout experience, including mobile checkout, subject to Shopify's platform behavior.
5. Shopify Compatibility
Is ShipFlux compatible with Shopify?⌄
Yes. ShipFlux is designed specifically for Shopify stores and integrates with supported Shopify shipping and checkout features.
Does ShipFlux work with all Shopify plans?⌄
Some shipping features may work across multiple Shopify plans, while others require specific Shopify subscriptions or eligibility. Shopify's carrier-calculated shipping and checkout customization requirements may affect which ShipFlux features can be used.
Does ShipFlux work with Shopify Plus?⌄
ShipFlux is designed to support eligible Shopify Plus stores, including checkout customization functionality available through Shopify's supported APIs.
Does ShipFlux replace Shopify's shipping settings?⌄
No. ShipFlux complements Shopify's shipping configuration by providing additional rule management and customization capabilities.
Does ShipFlux work with Shopify Markets?⌄
Compatibility with Shopify Markets depends on how shipping zones, markets, and destination-based rules are configured. Merchants should verify the expected behavior for their active markets.
Does ShipFlux support multiple Shopify stores?⌄
Each Shopify store generally requires its own app installation and configuration. Managing multiple stores through a single account depends on the features offered by ShipFlux.
Will ShipFlux slow down my store?⌄
ShipFlux is designed to work through Shopify's supported integrations rather than adding unnecessary storefront scripts. Actual performance depends on the type of shipping calculation, integration, and app configuration.
6. Installation and Setup
How do I install ShipFlux?⌄
Install ShipFlux on your Shopify store through its available installation method, approve the requested permissions, and follow the onboarding instructions.
How long does it take to set up ShipFlux?⌄
Basic shipping configurations can generally be created in a few minutes. More complex shipping scenarios may require additional setup and testing.
Do I need to modify my Shopify theme?⌄
Standard shipping rate configurations generally do not require theme modifications. Certain advanced experiences may have additional platform requirements.
Can I test shipping rules before activating them?⌄
You should verify shipping configurations using representative checkout scenarios before enabling them for customers. Any dedicated test-mode functionality will depend on the capabilities available in your ShipFlux account.
Can I edit shipping rules after creating them?⌄
Yes. Shipping configurations can be updated as your business requirements change.
What happens after I activate a shipping rule?⌄
When properly configured and supported by your Shopify setup, the rule becomes eligible to affect relevant shipping calculations or methods during checkout.
7. Pricing and Billing
Is ShipFlux free to use?⌄
ShipFlux's pricing, free offerings, and any trial availability are described on its current pricing page. Review the available plans before subscribing.
Does ShipFlux offer a free trial?⌄
Free trial availability, duration, and eligibility depend on the subscription plan currently offered.
Are there additional charges for shipping calculations?⌄
Any usage limits, additional charges, or billing conditions should be reviewed in the applicable ShipFlux subscription plan.
How will I be billed?⌄
If ShipFlux uses Shopify's managed app billing, subscription charges are handled through Shopify's billing system and reflected in the merchant's Shopify billing records.
Can I change my subscription plan?⌄
Plan changes depend on the billing options currently available in ShipFlux. Review your account's billing section for eligible upgrades or downgrades.
Can I cancel my subscription?⌄
You can discontinue your use of ShipFlux according to the applicable subscription terms and Shopify billing procedures. Review any outstanding charges before canceling.
8. Troubleshooting
Why are my custom shipping rates not appearing at checkout?⌄
This may occur because the shipping rule conditions do not match the cart, the destination is not eligible, or the required Shopify shipping features are not enabled. Review your shipping rules, zones, Shopify settings, and relevant checkout eligibility.
Why is a shipping rate not calculating correctly?⌄
Check the rule conditions, product weight, cart subtotal, shipping destination, and any overlapping shipping configurations. Verify that the data used by the rule matches the checkout scenario.
Can multiple shipping rules conflict?⌄
Multiple rules may match the same checkout scenario. Merchants should review their configuration and test the resulting shipping behavior, particularly when combining different conditions.
Why is my checkout customization not working?⌄
Some shipping method customizations depend on Shopify plan eligibility, feature availability, and checkout settings. Confirm that your store supports the required customization and that the rules are correctly configured.
What happens if ShipFlux experiences a technical issue?⌄
The behavior of shipping methods during an interruption depends on Shopify's integration mechanisms and the store's existing shipping configuration. Merchants should maintain appropriate shipping settings and test expected failure scenarios.
Will uninstalling ShipFlux remove my shipping rules?⌄
Rules and configurations managed by ShipFlux may stop functioning when the app is uninstalled. Data handling and deletion are governed by the app's applicable retention procedures and Privacy Policy.
9. Security and Privacy
Is ShipFlux secure?⌄
ShipFlux is designed to use Shopify's authorized integration mechanisms and reasonable technical safeguards to protect merchant and customer information.
Does ShipFlux collect customer information?⌄
ShipFlux may process shipping-related checkout information, such as delivery destination and cart details, when necessary to calculate shipping rates and apply supported rules.
Does ShipFlux store payment card information?⌄
ShipFlux does not require direct access to customers' payment card details to provide its shipping rate and checkout customization functionality.
Does ShipFlux sell customer data?⌄
No. ShipFlux does not sell merchant or customer personal information to third parties.
Where can I read the Privacy Policy?⌄
You can review the ShipFlux Privacy Policy for information about data collection, processing, retention, and privacy rights.
10. Support and Account Management
How can I contact ShipFlux support?⌄
You can contact the ShipFlux support team at support@shipflux.com for assistance with app installation, shipping rules, account configuration, or technical issues.
Can ShipFlux help me configure complex shipping rules?⌄
Contact support with details of your shipping requirements. Available configuration assistance will depend on the level of support offered.
How can I report a bug?⌄
Send a description of the issue, the affected Shopify store, relevant configuration details, and steps to reproduce the problem to the support team. Avoid sending sensitive customer or API credentials.
Can I request a new feature?⌄
Yes. You can share feature suggestions and requirements with ShipFlux support for consideration in future product development.
How can I uninstall ShipFlux?⌄
You can uninstall ShipFlux through the apps management area of your Shopify admin. Review your shipping configuration and billing implications before removing the application.