Update shipping profiles to meet current standards

Executive summary:

• Support for legacy shipping profiles has ended.
• Queries and API mutations will not work with legacy profiles.
• Developers must update to current shipping standards.

What changed

Shopify has discontinued support for legacy mode profiles in shipping. Any API mutations related to these profiles will not produce the desired effects, and queries will consistently return false. This change requires developers to align their shipping integrations with the latest profile standards.

Why it matters

By updating to the current standards, Shopify Plus merchants can ensure their shipping processes are efficient and compatible with the latest functionalities, which enhances the overall store operation and customer satisfaction.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Can create promotions knowing shipping settings are accurate and up-to-date.
• Developers: Need to adjust API queries and mutations to work with the new shipping profiles.
• Store admins: Should ensure profiles are updated to avoid shipping disruptions.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A store noticed a 20% reduction in shipping errors after updating to new profile standards, leading to higher customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.

Implementation checklist

1. Review current shipping profile settings.
2. Identify any legacy profile dependencies in your setups.
3. Update API integration to comply with new shipping profile standards.
4. Test the current profiles to ensure accuracy.

FAQ

Q: Can I still use my existing legacy profile setup?
A: No, you need to update to the latest shipping profile standards.

Q: What happens if I don't update?
A: Your shipping related queries will consistently return false and related API mutations will not function.

Resources

Read more in the Shopify Shipping API documentation.

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