FedEx is one of the Real-Time Shipping options we offer within PinnacleCart. It communicates with your FedEx account to pull in shipping rates for where you're delivering.
Applies to Version(s): 3.8.0 R1 - Current
In this article, you will learn
Setting up your FedEx Web Services Account
Adding FedEx into PinnacleCart
Note: Before setting up any Real-time Shipping Method, you will need to add weight to your products and setup an Origin Address. Learn how to add weight at Adding a Product and adding an origin address at How to Enable Shipping - Start Here.
Setting up your FedEx Web Services Account.
If you don't already have a FedEx Web Services, you will need to create one before adding FedEx into Pinnacle Cart. Follow the steps below:
Go to https://www.fedex.com/en-us/developer/web-services.html.
Click FedEx Web Services > Move to Production.
On the Application Profile page, for 'Do you intend to resell your software?', select No > Check 'FedEx Web Services for Shipping' > and choose Corporate Developer at the bottom.
Agree to the License Agreement.
Fill out the appropriate fields for the Contact Info form. Click Continue.
Once you arrive at the Confirmation page, you will want to look for an email from FedEx. It will contain your API Key, API Password and Meter Number. You will need these for PinnacleCart.
Adding FedEx into PinnacleCart.
Next step is adding FedEx into PinnacleCart. Follow these steps:
Go to Settings > Shipping.
Click Add New Method at the top right.
Select the Country you're shipping to > Select Real-time > Select FedEx > and select each FedEx option you'd like to offer for shipping to the destination you've chosen.
Click FedEx Settings.
In the FedEx Settings pop-up, fill out the form with all of the FedEx credentials provided to you in your confirmation email.
That's it! Now just add a product to your cart and checkout to make sure FedEx is being quoted properly.
Links to Related Articles.
How to Enable Shipping – Start Here.
If you didn't get your question answered, please contact the Pinnacle Cart Support Team. To submit a ticket, go to the My Account drop-down menu at the top right of the admin area and select Support.
