How to Use the Regular Shipping System on Owode Marketplace
Welcome to Owode Marketplace! One of the most important steps to start selling successfully is setting up your shipping. This guide will show you how to configure your shipping settings so buyers see the correct delivery fees based on their location.
Owode Marketplace provides two ways to manage shipping:
Zone-Based Shipping (Recommended): Pre-configured shipping zones for each Nigerian state. For a guide on setting up zone-based shipping, click here
Regular Shipping (Alternative Option): A simple shipping setup where sellers set a default shipping price for all locations.
NOTE: These two ways are part of the Owode Velo Shipping Channel.
This guide will show you how to use Regular Shipping if you prefer a fixed-price shipping model.
ONLY USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE A DETAILED TECHNICIAL UNDERSTANDING OF SHIPPING PROFILES.
Step 1: Access Your Regular Shipping Settings
Log in to your Owode Seller Dashboard. Click on Settings → Select Shipping.
Scroll down and click “If you want to use the previous shipping system then Click Here.”
This will open the Regular Shipping settings page.
Step 2: Enable Regular Shipping
By default, this shipping is disabled. To activate it:
Tick the checkbox for Enable Shipping Functionality. Click Save Changes.
Step 3: Set Your Default Shipping Price
The default shipping price is what customers will pay for delivery if no other rates are set.
In the Shipping Policy box, write details like:
- Estimated delivery time (e.g., “Orders are delivered within 3-5 days.”)
- Areas you deliver to (e.g., “We ship to Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states.”)
- Conditions for free shipping (if applicable).
Enter a Default Shipping Price (e.g., ₦1,500 per order).
If you charge extra for multiple products in the same order:
- Per Product Additional Price: Add a small fee per extra item.
- Per Qty Additional Price: Add a fee per unit (e.g., ₦200 per extra unit).
Click Save Changes.
Step 4: Set Your Shipping & Refund Policies
Every seller must clearly define their shipping and refund policies for buyers.
In the Shipping Policy box, write details like:
- Estimated delivery time (e.g., “Orders are delivered within 3-5 days.”)
- Areas you deliver to (e.g., “We ship to Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states.”)
- Conditions for free shipping (if applicable).
In the Refund Policy box, state:
- Whether you accept returns.
- The timeframe for refunds (e.g., “Refunds are available within 7 days of delivery.”)
Click Save Changes.
Step 5: Add Shipping Costs for Specific States (Optional)
If your shipping price varies by location, you can override the default price:
Click “Add Shipping Region.” Under “Ship to,” select a country (Nigeria) and a specific state (e.g., Osun). Enter the cost for that state (e.g., ₦1,500 for Osun State). Click Save Changes.
Tip: Use “Everywhere Else” to set a general price for locations you didn’t specify.
Final Step: Test Your Shipping Settings
Visit your store as a buyer. Add a product to the cart and go to Checkout. Check if the correct shipping cost is applied based on location.
If everything looks good, your Regular Shipping setup is complete!
REMEMBER: Only use this method if you have detailed technical understanding of how shipping works and can setup unique shipping profiles for your store. Otherwise, use the zone-based shipping described here
Now you’re ready to sell on Owode Marketplace with your preferred shipping method! 
Need Further Help?
If you need assistance setting up your shipping, contact Owode Support and reach out via:
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Call | 
WhatsApp Chat or write a Support Ticket
