Overview
Nexus allows users to configure the following:
- Shipment Settings: Nexus settings that allows users to manage packages, tore integrations.
- General Settings: EasyPost settings that apply to both Nexus and EasyPost API. See General Settings below for more information and access to EasyPost Dashboard documentation.
Shipping Settings
Shipping Settings allow users to manage package options and store integrations.
Manage Packages
Select Packages on the Settings page.
The Packages page lists all available packages. Available packages also include any package created when creating a shipping label (See Create Shipping Label in Nexus).
Add New Package Type
Select the Add Box Configuration to create a new package type.
Create one of the following package types:
Custom Package
Provide the following details for a custom package:
- Package Name: Enter a unique identifier for the package.
- Dimensions: Enter a length, width, height, and unit of measure.
- Weight when empty (optional): Enter the weight of the empty packaging and a unit of measure.
To set as the default rated package type, enable the Use this as the default package for rate calculations setting. The first package created will enable this setting automatically. After adding multiple packages, this setting may be enabled for any package.
Click Add Package.
Carrier Package
Expand the desired carrier section and select a package type.
To set as the default rated package type, enable the Use this as the default package for rate calculations setting. The first package created will enable this setting automatically. After adding multiple packages, this setting may be enabled for any package.
Click Add Package.
Manage Existing Packages
Use the Edit Button (Pencil Icon) to make changes to an existing package or the Delete Button (Trash Icon) to remove a package.
Note: The default package cannot be removed. To remove a default package, users must first assign a different package as the default.
Manage Store Integrations
Nexus currently supports an integration with Shopify stores. Manage this integration via Store Integration → App Integrations → Shopify.
The Shopify page will confirm the Shopify connection and allows users to enable the Tracking Sync to Shopify setting to automatically create Shopify fulfillments when shipping labels are purchased in Nexus.
If enabled, the following settings will appear:
- Send Branded Tracking Link: If enabled, Shopify fulfillment emails and order status pages will link to the Nexus branded tracking page. If disabled, Shopify fulfillment emails and order status pages will use the default carrier URL.
- Customer Notification Source: Indicate whether the notification originates through Shopify.
General Settings
The General Settings are all managed within the EasyPost Dashboard. Select one of the settings to be redirected to the EasyPost Dashboard.
Use the links below to access documentation detailing EasyPost Dashboard configuration.
- Shipping Wallet: Manage Billing and Payments for Shipping with EasyPost Wallet Carriers
- Carriers: Enable Wallet Carriers and add regional carriers.
- Tracking Page: Manage the branded tracking pages visible to customers.
- User Management: Add and manage users.
- Guard Shipping Insurance: Manage purchasing insurance for shipments and submit claims. Nexus supports automatically buying shipping insurance for all shipments for $1.00 for a $100 value order. Enable this setting during setup or navigate to the EasyPost Guard page and enable the Automatically Buy Shipping Insurance for ALL shipments setting
Contact Nexus Support
Contact Nexus Support with any questions or concerns.
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