Set up the CoopCycle plugin
This requires that you’ve previously set up a Store account on your instance.
Set up the plugin on WordPress (WooCommerce)
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Go to
Plugins
→Add New
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Search for
CoopCycle
or download the plugin from here and upload it manually. -
Click
Install Now
to install CoopCycle plugin. -
Click
Activate
after installation has finished -
Go to
Plugins
→Installed Plugins
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In the plugins panel go to
CoopCycle
→Settings
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In the Base URL enter the URL of your instance: https://demo.coopcycle.org
IMPORTANT: Make sure you DON'T type the forward slash/
at the end of the URL -
If you are the developer of the Business’s website, request the API keys from the Coop administrator.
(Without API Keys you won’t be able continue setup of the plugin). -
Click Save Changes
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Go to
WooCommerce
→Settings
→Shipping
tab -
Click
Add Shipping Zone
ATTENTION: If you have more than one (1)Shipping zones
make sure to move the smnaller shipping to the top. Otherwise the Coop shipping method will not be displayed at checkout. -
Fill out the details as follows:
Zone name
Type in the name of the city or the name of the Coop.
Zone region
Select the specific region from the dropdown menu.
Click
Save changes
. -
Click Add shipping method on the same screen.
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Select
CoopCycle
from the dropdown menu and click Add shipping method. -
Click Save Changes
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Done! Add an item to your shop’s cart, open your cart, and the Coop shipping method should be automatically displayed or allowed to select it.