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How Do I Integrate Australia Post With WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 20, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

Australia Post is one of the most popular shipping methods used by WooCommerce stores. In this article, we will show you how to integrate Australia Post with WooCommerce.

WooCommerce is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms on the internet. It is used by millions of stores around the world, including many in Australia. If you are running a WooCommerce store in Australia, then you may want to consider using Australia Post as your shipping method.

Australia Post is a government-owned corporation that provides postal and shipping services within Australia. It is one of the most popular shipping methods used by WooCommerce stores in Australia, due to its reliability and wide range of services.

There are two ways to integrate Australia Post with WooCommerce:

  • Using the official Australia Post plugin for WooCommerce
  • Using a third-party plugin or service

Using the official Australia Post plugin for WooCommerce

The easiest way to integrate Australia Post with WooCommerce is to use the official Australia Post plugin for WooCommerce. This plugin is developed and maintained by Australia Post, and it integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce.

PRO TIP: If you are considering integrating Australia Post with WooCommerce, be aware that there are potential risks involved.

Australia Post is a third-party service, which means that there is always the potential for problems or delays when using their services. Additionally, because Australia Post is a paid service, there is also the potential for additional costs if you use their services.

Before proceeding with any integration, be sure to research both Australia Post and WooCommerce to ensure that the integration will meet your needs and expectations.

Once you have installed and activated the plugin, you need to obtain an API key from Australia Post which you can do so by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Australia Post account.
2. Click on the “My Profile” tab.
3. Click on the “API Keys” tab.
4. Click on the “Create API Key” button.
5. Enter a name for your key and click on the “Create API Key” button.
6. (Your API key will now be displayed. Copy it and paste it into your WordPress site. )

Configuring the Plugin

1. In your WordPress admin panel, go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → AustraliaPost.
2. Enable debug mode if you want to troubleshoot any issues with the plugin.
3. Enter your API key in the “API Key” field.
4. Enter your account number in the “Account Number” field.
5. Set your preferred unit of measurement in the “Unit Of Measurement” field.
6. Save your changes.

You can now start using Australia Post with WooCommerce! If you need any help, feel free to contact our support team.

How Do I Integrate Australia Post With WooCommerce?

In this article, we showed you how to integrate Australia Post with WooCommerce. We also showed you how to configure the plugin and obtainan API key from Australia Post. If you need any help, feel free to contact our support team.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.