---
title: "How to setup VirtueMart Shipping"
description: "VirtueMart includes one option by default to handle shipping, VM - Shipment, By weight, ZIP and countries. This shipping module allows you to set shipping prices based upon the weight of the order..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/virtuemart-3/setup-virtuemart-shipping/
date: 2012-05-01
modified: 2022-03-11
author: "Brad Markle"
categories: ["VirtueMart"]
tags: ["Joomla v2.5"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to setup VirtueMart Shipping

VirtueMart includes one option by default to handle shipping, **VM – Shipment, By weight, ZIP and countries**. This shipping module allows you to set shipping prices based upon the weight of the order and which zip code / country the order is being shipped to. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps for setting up a shipping option for products under 10 pounds.

## To configure VM – Shipment, By weight, ZIP and countries:

1. [Log into your Joomla Dashboard](/support/edu/joomla/joomla-3/how-to-log-in-to-administrative-dashboard/)
2. In the top menu, hover over **Components** and click **VirtueMart**
3. In the left menu, click **Shop** and then click **Shipment Methods[![under-shop-click-shipment-methods](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_under-shop-click-shipment-methods.gif)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_under-shop-click-shipment-methods.gif) **
4. Click **New** in the top right menu
5. Fill out the details under the **Shipment Method Information**, and then click **Save** in the top right menu. We entered the following details:[![fill-out-shipment-method-information](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_fill-out-shipment-method-information.gif)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_fill-out-shipment-method-information.gif) Shipment Name Standard Shipping (under 10 pounds) Published Yes Shipment Description This shipping method is only available for orders 10 pounds or less. Shipment Method VM – Shipment, By weight, ZIP and countries
6. Click the **Configuration** tab, and then fill out the details below and click **Save & Close** in the top right menu. We used the following settings:[![fill-out-shipment-configuration-settings](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_fill-out-shipment-configuration-settings.gif)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_fill-out-shipment-configuration-settings.gif) Lowest Weight 0 Heights Weight 10 Weight Unit Pounds Minimum number of products 1 Maximum number of products 100 Minimum order amount .01 Maximum order amount 1000 Shipment Cost 5.00 Package Fee 0
7. When you test your online store, you will now see your **new VirtueMart Shipping option** available! As we setup our shipping option for orders 10 pounds and less, be sure your order weight matches the shipping you just created during your testing or else it won’t be available.[![new-shipping-option-is-now-available](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_new-shipping-option-is-now-available.gif)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edu_joomla25_virtuemart-shipping_new-shipping-option-is-now-available.gif)