# WooCommerce: Rates at checkout
URL: https://support.starshipit.com/articles/360000076415-woocommerce-rates-at-checkout
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Updated: 2026-05-07

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Set up live rates at checkout for WooCommerce so customers can see real-time courier pricing.

## About live rates at checkout

Starshipit uses the destination address and the total weight of the cart to electronically return a quote for each of your couriers. Your customer can select the preferred shipping method and the order will be imported into Starshipit with this shipping method.

## How to set up

#### 1. Install the plugin

1. Download the [WooCommerce plugin](/uploads/attachments/plugins/woocommerce-starshipit-services-4.0-1.zip).
2. Go to your WooCommerce dashboard, select **Plugins**, then select **Add New**.
3. Click **Upload Plugin**.
4. Click **Choose file** and upload the extension file from your computer. Make sure you activate the plugin.
5. Click **Install Now**.

#### 2. Generate your API key in Starshipit

1. In your [Starshipit account](https://app2.starshipit.com/), go to **Settings >** **API**.
2. Copy the API key. You will need to enter this in WooCommerce.  
   If the API Key field is blank, click Regenerate, then click **Save**.

![API_KEY.png](/uploads/articles/rates-at-checkout/platform-specific-guides/woocommerce-rates-at-checkout/image_360002169415.png)

#### 3. Add your API key in WooCommerce

1. Go to your WooCommerce dashboard, select **WooCommerce**, then select **Settings**.
2. Select the **Shipping** tab, then select **Starshipit Shipping Rates**.
3. Paste the Starshipit API key, and select **Enable rates at checkout**.
4. Click **Save changes**.

Your courier rates should now be displayed in your WooCommerce checkout.

### **What's Next?**

Learn how to set up rates at checkout in [this article](/articles/rates-at-checkout/set-up-guides/set-up-rates-at-checkout).

To change the display name or remove services, go to your [Starshipit account](https://app2.starshipit.com/) > **Settings** > **Checkout Rates.**