Add royal mail to magento

To add Royal Mail to Magento, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Install the Royal Mail extension

1. Log in to your Magento admin panel.
2. Go to System > Configuration > Services > Shipping.
3. Click on Add New Service.
4. Search for "Royal Mail" and select the extension from the list.
5. Click Install to install the extension.

Step 2: Configure Royal Mail settings

1. Go to System > Configuration > Services > Shipping > Royal Mail.
2. Fill in the required information:
   • API Key: Get your API key from Royal Mail.
   • Account Number: Your Royal Mail account number.
   • Password: Your Royal Mail password.
   • Service Type: Select the service type you want to use (e.g., "Royal Mail 1st Class" or "Royal Mail 2nd Class").
3. Click Save Config to save your changes.

Step 3: Configure shipping rates

1. Go to System > Configuration > Services > Shipping > Royal Mail > Rates.
2. Set the Rate Type to "Fixed" or "Percentage" depending on your preference.
3. Enter the Rate Value (e.g., £1.50 for a fixed rate or 10% for a percentage rate).
4. Click Save Config to save your changes.

Step 4: Test your Royal Mail integration

1. Go to Sales > Orders > Create New Order.
2. Enter a test order with a shipping address.
3. Select the Royal Mail shipping method.
4. Review the shipping rates and estimated delivery times.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you encounter issues with the Royal Mail extension, check the Magento logs for errors.
• Make sure you have the correct API key and account information.
• If you're using a custom theme, ensure that the Royal Mail extension is compatible with your theme.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add Royal Mail to your Magento store.