How to Integrate WooCommerce Orders with Shippo Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WooCommerce orders to Shippo using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Streamline your shipping process effortlessly! Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for WooCommerce and Shippo Integration

To begin the integration of WooCommerce orders with Shippo, first, access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate workflows seamlessly. If you don’t have an account, sign up for free to receive monthly tasks.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and name your workflow ‘WooCommerce to Shippo’. This will initiate the automation process where a trigger from WooCommerce will create an action in Shippo.

2. Configuring WooCommerce as the Trigger Application

In this step, you will set up WooCommerce as the trigger application within Pabbly Connect. Select WooCommerce from the application list and choose the trigger event as ‘New Order Created’. This means every time a new order is placed, it will trigger the next action.

• Select WooCommerce as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Order Created’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL for the next steps.

After copying the webhook URL, go to your WooCommerce settings. Navigate to the left sidebar, select WooCommerce, and then click on ‘Settings’. From there, click on the ‘Advanced’ tab and choose ‘Webhooks’. Add a new webhook by naming it (e.g., ‘Trial’), setting it to active, and selecting ‘Order Created’ as the topic. Paste the copied webhook URL in the delivery URL field and save the webhook.

3. Placing a Dummy Order to Test Integration

After setting up the webhook, it’s essential to test the connection between WooCommerce and Pabbly Connect. Place a dummy order in your WooCommerce store to ensure the integration works correctly. For instance, order a t-shirt with specific billing details.

Once the order is placed, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Recapture Webhook Response’. This action will allow you to see if the order details are captured successfully. You should see customer details, shipping address, and product information reflected in the response captured by Pabbly Connect.

4. Setting Up Shippo as the Action Application

Now it’s time to set up Shippo as the action application in your Pabbly Connect workflow. Select Shippo from the application list and choose the action event ‘Create a New Order’. You will need an API token from your Shippo account to connect this step.

• Log in to your Shippo account and navigate to settings.
• Copy the test API token for integration.
• Paste the token in Pabbly Connect and save the connection.

After connecting, you will need to map the details from the WooCommerce order to the Shippo order fields, including customer name, email, address, and product details. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly to avoid any errors during order creation.

5. Retrieving Product Details for Accurate Weight and Shipping

To ensure accurate shipping details, you must retrieve the product details, including weight, from WooCommerce. Add an action step in Pabbly Connect to retrieve the product by ID. This will allow you to gather necessary details that Shippo requires.

Map the product ID from the previous step and execute the request. Once you receive the response, check if the weight of the product is included. This weight will be crucial for the next step in creating the order in Shippo.

After retrieving the weight, return to the Shippo action and map all necessary fields again, including the weight. Save and send the test request to Shippo to verify that the order is created successfully. You should see the order reflected in your Shippo account, confirming the integration is complete.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate the process of adding WooCommerce orders to Shippo using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can streamline your shipping operations and ensure that every new order is automatically processed in Shippo, enhancing your workflow efficiency.