How to Enable or Disable a Hide Shipping Method Rule in WooCommerce
Enabling or disabling a Hide Shipping Method rule in WooCommerce is quick and simple.
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How to enable a rule
- Go to WooCommerce > Hide Shipping Method > Manage Rules
- Open the rule you want to use
- Make sure the Status checkbox is checked
- Configure the required conditions and settings
- Click Save
Once saved, the rule becomes active and starts hiding the selected shipping method based on your conditions.
How to disable a rule
As your store grows, you may create multiple hide shipping method rules.
During testing or seasonal changes, you might want to temporarily stop a rule without deleting it.
To disable a rule:
- Open the rule in Manage Rules
- Uncheck the Status checkbox
- Save the rule
The rule will be disabled and will no longer apply at checkout, but all settings will be preserved.
Why disabling is useful
- Helps you test different shipping setups
- Let's you pause rules without losing configurations
- Makes seasonal or temporary changes easy
- Avoids deleting well-configured rules by mistake
In short, the Status option gives you full control over when a hide shipping rule should be active or inactive.
FAQs
1. How do I know if a hide shipping method rule is active?
If the Status checkbox is enabled for the rule, it means the rule is active and will apply on the cart and checkout pages.
2. What happens when I disable a hide shipping method rule?
When you disable a rule, it stops hiding the shipping method. The rule settings are saved and can be re-enabled at any time.
3. Will disabling a rule affect existing orders?
No. Enabling or disabling a rule only affects the cart and checkout pages. Existing orders are not changed.
4. Can I enable or disable rules without deleting them?
Yes. You can easily enable or disable any rule using the Status option without deleting the rule.
5. Is it safe to disable rules for testing purposes?
Yes. Disabling rules is a safe way to test different shipping setups without losing your configurations.