# Shipping Methods 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. ### ### --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pakk.io/account-setup/shipping-methods.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.