> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pakk.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pakk.io/account-setup/shipping-methods.md).
# Shipping Methods
A full guide to understanding and setting up Shipping Methods for your Pakk business and sites
Shipping method configuration can look intimidating at first glance - there are almost limitless combinations of configuration options. For Pakk, we chose to make our shipping methods super powerful which meant sacrificing a certain amount of 'simplicity'. But don't worry, in this guide we'll outline all the possibilities and how they fit together.
### The basic details
* Give your new Shipping Method a sensible `name` and `description` which will be visible to your customers on your websites - so make them meaningful.
* Setting a `priority` will determine how high up this method shows in a list of available methods.
* Set an `estimated days transit` to help the system display useful messages to your customers regarding when they can expect to receive their order.
* Set a `preferred carrier` to choose the default carrier which will be chosen for this shipping method when dispatching an order.
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