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# Realtime Rate Shipping

Realtime rate shipping in Umbraco Commerce allows you to define real-time, up-to-the-minute shipping estimates directly from the shipping operators.

## Configuring Realtime Rate Shipping

To configure Realtime Rate Shipping, follow these steps:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Stores** > {Your Store} > **Shipping Methods**.

   ![Shipping Methods](/files/wvmmOOfzJHPwY87vsi8y)
2. Click **Create Shipping Method**.
3. Choose the shipping provider for the shipping operator you wish to use.

   ![Choose Shipping Provider](/files/okT7YTKrsXJ3187hREAy)
4. Choose **Realtime** as the calculation mode option.

   ![Choose Shipping Calculation Mode](/files/j7hLhWRYlnxjuWfasYeX)
5. Enter the **Shipping Method Name**, **Alias**, and **SKU**.
6. Select the tax class from the **Tax Class** dropdown list.

   ![Shipping Method Details](/files/ssopVaki9M1EPu202qLY)
7. Enter the shipping provider's API credentials required to connect to the shipping operator's API.

   ![Shipping Method Settings](/files/nmUQVRdTnMmyvLbKEMUG)
8. Configure any additional charges for this shipping method.

   ![Shipping Method Options](/files/c7fYy4CxWESnk2INUleW)
9. Select the countries this shipping method should be allowed in.

   ![Shipping Method Allowed Countries](/files/jEiHH3YObYiKoZPTrKMS)
10. Click **Save**.


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