Requirements & Prerequisites
Review the system requirements, supported platforms, and prerequisite credentials before installing Magento 2 Parcel Perfect Shipping.
Supported Versions
| Requirement | Supported Specifications | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Magento Versions | 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 2.4.x, 2.4.9 | Open Source & Adobe Commerce |
| Supported PHP Versions | 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 | Matches PHP requirements of your specific Magento 2 version |
| Supported Database | MySQL 5.7+ / 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.4+ | Standard Magento database stack |
| Web Server | Apache 2.4+ / Nginx 1.18+ | With SSL enabled for secure API communications |
Supported Shipping Coverage
Parcel Perfect Shipping supports shipping calculation and parcel dispatch for:
- Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, etc.)
- United Kingdom & Europe
- United States of America
- Australia
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Mainland China
Coverage Scope
Available destination countries, postal codes, and delivery lanes depend on the service zones contracted under your specific Parcel Perfect courier merchant account (PPCUST No.).
Merchant Account Requirements
To connect Magento with Parcel Perfect web services, you must obtain an active account with Parcel Perfect:
- Parcel Perfect Account Username & Password
- Parcel Perfect Customer Number
- Web-Service Server URL (Sandbox URL for testing and Live URL for production)
Getting Credentials
Refer to the Parcel Perfect Credentials guide for instructions on requesting an e-commerce test account.
Next Step
Once your credentials and server environment are ready, proceed to the Installation Guide.