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title: Installing Parcel Freight for WooCommerce
description: "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…"
url: "https://www.loadlinkconnect.com.au/help/installing-parcel-freight-for-woocommerce/"
updated: "2026-01-04"
category: Parcel Freight
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# Installing Parcel Freight for WooCommerce

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