# Process online shipping requests

- [Step 1. Parse shipping request](/guides/shipping-methods/process-online-shipping-requests/step-1.-parse-shipping-request.md)
- [Step 2. Calculate shipping rates externally](/guides/shipping-methods/process-online-shipping-requests/step-2.-calculate-shipping-rates-externally.md)
- [Step 3. Send a response with shipping options](/guides/shipping-methods/process-online-shipping-requests/step-3.-send-a-response-with-shipping-options.md)