ReadyToShip can be used to process orders and update tracking data to WineDirect eCommerce accounts.
Create a ReadyToShip account here if you don't already have one.
Once logged in, it's easy to connect your WineDirect store to ReadyToShip by following the steps below.
Step 1: Select WineDirect from the Stores Menu
Go to Settings > Stores on the ReadyToShip menu and select WineDirect from the list of available stores:
Step 2: Add a Webservice Account in your WineDirect account
Log in to your WineDirect account and, from the top menu, click Settings > Users > Webservice Accounts
Then click 'Add a Webservice Account'
Fill out the form details, choose a descriptive user name, and set a secure password.
IMPORTANT: for your username, please use a descriptive name like 'yourbusinessname-api'
Choose 'ReadyToShip' as the Vendor, select 'Is Active', then click Save.
After clicking Save, you will be shown a summary page.
Ensure the details look correct, and ensure the 'Is Active' option is set to Yes.
Step 3: Complete setup in ReadyToShip
Enter the Username and the Password in ReadyToShip to connect your WineDirect eCommerce account
Click Connect and you will be shown a settings screen.
Step 4: Configure your WineDirect connection
Configure the settings for your connection, including a name for your store connection, the weights you use in WineDirect and a Return address.
eg. If you store weights in WineDirect in lb, then choose 'lb' in the setup page and ReadyToShip will convert the weights to kg.
Important: WineDirect has support for different order and Payment statuses.
By default, ReadyToShip will import ALL orders (including POS etc) unless you exclude them.
Please edit the WineDirect settings, where you can restrict the import of certain Order Types (eg POS etc) and Shipping Status (eg, No Shipping Required).
Also, set a default Country.
Then click Save WineDirect Store.
You are done!
For information on how to process orders, look in our help section where we have lots of useful articles and videos.