How to install and set up the UPS Carrier module in PrestaShop 1.5

One of the more popular shipping carriers around the globe is United Parcel Service, also known as UPS. Below is a set of instructions to help you install and set up the UPS carrier module for your PrestaShop 1.5 store.

Configuring the UPS carrier module in PrestaShop 1.5.

1. Log into your PrestaShop 1.5 dashboard.
2. Using the top menu bar, hover over the Modules tab and click on the Modules option from the menu.
3. You are now on the Modules list screen. On the left hand sidebar is a list of different module categories. Clicking a desired category will filter the modules seen on the right hand panel. You will want to find and click the one entitled Shipping and Logistics. Scroll down the list of modules on the right hand side until you find the UPSCarrier module.
   
4. Click on the Install button to the right side of the module description to perform the basic install of the module.
   
5. Once the module is installed, you will want to click on the Configure link to continue setting up the details for the module.
   

    

   1. You are now brought to the configuration screen. There are several fields you will want to consider to set up your USPS carrier module:
      

      Your UPS Login	If you do not have a UPS account ID, visit https://www.ups.com/upsdeveloperkit?loc=en_SG to get one.
      Your UPS Password	Your UPS Account password.
      Your MyUps ID	Your MYUps account ID.
      Your UPS API Key	Authetication key for your UPS account.
      Packaging Weight	Weight of packing materials.
      Handling Fee	Amount of handling fee.
      Weight unit	Default weight unit of your store (kg or lb)
      Dimension Unit	Default measuring unit of your store (cm or in)
      Your address line 1	First line of your shipping origination address.
      Your address line 2	Second line of your shipping origination address.
      Zip / Postal Code	Local ZIP code of the shipping origination address.
      Your City	City of the shipping origination address.
      Country	Country of the shipping origination address.
      State	State of the shipping origination address.
      Rate service group	Selected from the dropdown, must coincide with Country and State fields.
      Pickup Type	Choose the type of pickup you prefer from the dropdown.
      Packaging Type	Default packaging type when none is described in product configuration.
      Calcul mode	Whether your items are all in one package or each in a separate package.

      To continue to the second and third tabs, you must be subscribed to UPS. The breakdown of tabs two and three are as follows:

      Tab 2. Categories Settings
      This section allows you to define a specific UPS configuration for each product category (such as Packaging Type and Additional charges).

      Tab 3. Products Settings
      This section allows you to define a specific UPS configuration for each product (such as Packaging Type and Additional charges).

   2. Click on the Configure button on each step to save your settings. Below is a sample of how the user interface will appear with the UPS carrier module installed.