---
title: "How to create a local pickup option instead of shipping"
description: "Let customers come pick up their products in your store instead of having to ship it"
url: https://help.cartgenie.com/en/articles/92-how-to-create-a-local-pickup-option-instead-of-shipping
collection: "Shipping FAQ"
updated: 2026-10-01
language: en
---

# How to create a local pickup option instead of shipping

Let customers come pick up their products in your store instead of having to ship it

To create an in-store pickup option, simply go to CartGenie’s Shipping Zones and open the zone you wish to add this option to.

[Go to Shipping Zones](https://dash.cartgenie.com/settings/shipping)

We recommend creating a zone with _only_ your country / state added to it. Otherwise, it will appear for customers who live very far away from your location.

**Create a new Flat Rate shipping method.**

-   Give it a name like “**In-Store Pickup**”
    
-   Add a description with your address to make it clear where they will need to pickup the items
    
-   Set price to **Free**
    
-   You can even restrict this to customers with an address in your current state (U.S.) or postal code (worldwide)!
    

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Restrict shipping zones to specific states or postal codes

Create local shipping options and free in-store pickup options for nearby customers

](https://help.cartgenie.com/en/articles/109-restrict-shipping-zones-to-specific-states-or-postal-codes.md)

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**Save your method and your shipping zone and you’re done!**

This option will now appear at checkout for customers that enter your country / state as their shipping address.