Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

1. A Shopify store with Carrier Calculated Services (CCS) enabled. If you're unsure, check our guide on Shopify: Enabling Carrier Calculated Services (CCS).
2. Admin access to your Shopify store.
3. A uShip account with an active credit card tied to it

Step 1: Creating Your uShip Account

Having an account with a credit card on file is necessary to use uShip's services through the Shopify app. If you do not have a uShip account, you'll need to create one first:

1. Create a uShip Account
   • Visit the uShip sign-up page: https://www.uship.com/signup/shipping-customer
   • Follow the prompts to create your account
2. Add a Credit Card to Your uShip Account
   • After creating your account, go to: https://www.uship.com/creditcards/
   • Add your credit card information

Step 2: Generating Your uShip API Key

To connect your uShip account to the Shopify app, you'll need to generate an API key:

1. Make sure you're logged into your uShip account and navigate to the API key generation page: https://www.uship.com/api-key-generation
2. Follow the prompts to generate your API key
3. Copy your API key and keep it safe – you'll need it during the app installation

Step 3: Installing the uShip Shopify App

Now that you have your uShip account and API key, you're ready to install the app:

1. Access the Shopify App Store
   • Log in to your Shopify admin panel
   • Search for "uShip" in the search bar at the top
   • Click on the uShip app in the search results
2. Add the App
   • On the uShip app page, click the "Install" button
   • Review the app's permissions and click "Install app"
3. Connect Your uShip Account
   • After installation, you'll be prompted to enter your uShip API key
   • Paste the API key you generated earlier into the provided field
4. Configure Initial Settings
   • Once connected, you'll be guided through the initial setup steps
   • This includes setting your shipping preferences.
5. Verify Installation
   • Return to your Shopify admin panel and go to "Apps"
   • Confirm that the uShip app is listed among your installed apps

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation:

• Ensure your Shopify plan supports third-party calculated shipping rates (Carrier Calculated Services)
• Check that you've entered your API key correctly
• Clear your browser cache and try the installation process again
• If problems persist, contact uShip support for assistance