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How Do I Manage Locations in Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 7:38 pm

There are a few ways to manage locations in Shopify. The first is through the “Locations” section of your Shopify admin.

Here you can add, edit, and delete locations. You can also set a default location, which will be used for shipping and taxes.

If you have multiple locations, you can use the “Location priority” setting to control which location is used first. For example, you could set your store’s main location as the highest priority, and then set a lower priority for your warehouse location. This way, if a customer is shipping to a location that isn’t served by your main location, the warehouse location will be used instead.

The second way to manage locations is through the “Shipping zones” section of your Shopify admin. Here you can add, edit, and delete shipping zones.

Shipping zones are used to group locations together for shipping purposes. For example, you could create a shipping zone for all of the United States, and then create a separate shipping zone for Canada.

PRO TIP: If you are using Shopify to manage your locations, be aware that there is a known issue with the location management feature. This issue can cause Shopify to delete all of your locations without warning. It is recommended that you backup your locations before using this feature.

You can also use shipping zones to offer different shipping rates to different locations. For example, you could offer free shipping to locations in the United States, and then charge a flat rate for locations in Canada.

The third way to manage locations is through the “Taxes” section of your Shopify admin. Here you can add, edit, and delete tax rates.

Tax rates are used to charge taxes on orders based on the customer’s location. For example, you could charge a sales tax for customers in the United States, and then charge a GST for customers in Canada.

You can also use tax rates to exempt certain locations from taxes. For example, you could exempt customers in the European Union from VAT taxes.

Knowing how to manage locations in Shopify is important for running a successful online store. By using the three methods described above, you can easily add, edit, and delete locations as needed. You can also control which location is used for shipping and taxes by setting a default location or using shipping zones and tax rates

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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