System > Configuration > Sales > Shipping Methods > Free Shipping
The free shipping option lets you create a no-cost shipping alternative and configure its minimum order amount.
For step-by-step instructions, see Setting Up Free Shipping
| Options | Scope | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable | Website | Enables/disables the free shipping method. |
| Title | Store View | The title of this shipping option as it appears in the shopping cart checkout. |
| Method Name | Store View | Describes the shipping rate calculation method for table rate shipping. This appears in the shopping cart checkout page along with the title and rate. |
| Minimum Order Amount | Website | Sets the minimum order total that must be met in order to qualify for free shipping. Setting this value to 0 will allow free shipping on all orders. |
| Displayed Error Message | Store View | The error message that is displayed when this shipping method is unavailable for any reason. |
| Ship to Applicable Countries | Website | Specifies which country customers are allowed to use this shipping method. All Allowed Countries - All allowed countries are applicable to use the free shipping method. The Allowed Countries are specified in the General configuration page. Specific Countries - Limits this shipping option to the countries specified in the Ship to Specific Countries list. |
| Ship to Specific Countries | Website | Specifies the countries that are applicable to use the free shipping method. This selected countries list is used if Specific Countries is selected in the Ship to Applicable Countries option. |
| Sort Order | Website | Sets the sort order value for the free shipping method. This value, relative to other shipping methods, determines the displayed order of shipping options in checkout. Shipping methods are displayed in ascending order based on sort order value. |
