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Adding APO/FPO Option For Customers

1) Login to backoffice

2) Go to Management > States

3) In States screen, scroll to bottom of page and add new states with the following entries:

Order = 0
Code = AP
State = AP

Order = 0
Code = AE
State = AE

Order = 0
Code = AA
State = AA

Note:
AA stands for Armed Forces (the) Americas
AE stands for Armed Forces Europe
AP stands for Armed Forces Pacific

4) Go to Management > Shipping Methods

5) In Shipping Methods screen, scroll to bottom of page and add new entries for:

Shipping Method = APO/FPO Military : USPS
Active = Y
Period = 3-7 day
Destination = National
Handling Fee = (Optional)

Shipping Method = APO/FPO Military Int : USPS
Active = Y
Period = 3-7 day
Destination = International
Handling Fee = (Optional)

6) Go to Shipping/Tax/Discounts > Shipping Charges

7) In Shipping Charges screen, scroll to bottom of page and add new entries for each new shipping method you added in previous steps, selecting each method in the Shipping Method Name and specifying the applicable rates, if any.

8) When a customer makes a purchase, they will enter the APO/FPO details in the City field. Then, for State, they will select AP, AE or AA. They will also need to select the correct country.
Lastly, when selecting the shipping method, they will need to select the from the applicable shipping method (APO/FPO Military : USPS or APO/FPO Military Int : USPS), depending upon their selected country.

9) Done!



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