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Installing Parcel Freight for WooCommerce

Loadlink
Updated on 4 January 2026

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The Parcel Freight plugin connects your WooCommerce store to Loadlink, allowing live shipping rates to appear at checkout based on the items in the customer’s cart.

This article covers the installation and basic setup process.

Requirements #

Before installation, confirm the following:

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • WooCommerce 3.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Loadlink API credentials
  • All products have weight and dimensions set

How to Install the Plugin #

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New
  3. Click Upload Plugin
  4. Select the plugin ZIP file provided by Loadlink
  5. Click Install Now
  6. After installation, click Activate Plugin

The plugin will now appear in your dashboard under Loadlink and in WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping.

API Configuration #

  1. Go to Loadlink → Settings
  2. Enter the following:
    • API Key
    • API Secret
    • User ID
  3. Set default pickup and delivery building types (e.g. Residential or Commercial)
  4. Choose a default packaging code (e.g. BX for Box)
  5. Click Save Changes

API credentials are available from your Loadlink Parcel Freight account.

Product Setup #

  1. Go to Products → All Products
  2. Edit each product and open the Shipping tab
  3. Add:
    • Weight (kg)
    • Dimensions (cm)
    • Packaging Type (optional)
  4. Click Save

All products must have valid weight and dimensions to return accurate rates.

Shipping Zone Configuration #

  1. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping
  2. Create or edit a shipping zone
  3. Add Loadlink Live Rates as a shipping method
  4. Adjust method settings if required
  5. Click Save Changes

Testing Rates #

  1. Go to Loadlink → Settings
  2. Scroll to Test API with Real Data
  3. Enter a sample destination address
  4. Click Test API with Real Data
  5. Confirm that rates appear correctly

Troubleshooting Tips #

  • Use WooCommerce → Status → Logs to check Loadlink activity
  • Confirm all products have complete shipping data
  • Make sure your API credentials are correct
  • Check that your store address is set in WooCommerce → Settings → General
  • Use the Notices page to view products missing dimensions or weight