Step 2: Configure the import connection
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Scroll to the top of the page.
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In the left panel, expand General and choose Currency Setup.
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Configure your currency service connection:
There are three service options: Fixer.io (legacy), Fixer Api (APILayer), and Currency Converter API
IMPORTANT
Starting with the 2.4.6 release, the Fixer.io service is deprecated and replaced with the Fixer API (APILayer) service. It is highly recommended that you use an APILayer account instead of a deprecated Fixer.io account.-
To connect to the fixer.io service:
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Enter your fixer.io API key.
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For Connection Timeout in Seconds, enter the number of seconds of inactivity to allow before the connection times out.
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To connect to the Fixer Api (APILayer) service:
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Enter your APILayer API key.
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For Connection Timeout in Seconds, enter the number of seconds of inactivity to allow before the connection times out.
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To connect to the Currency Convertor API service:
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Enter your Currency Convertor API key.
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For Connection Timeout in Seconds, enter the number of seconds of inactivity to allow before the connection times out.
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Step 3: Configure the scheduled import settings
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Continuing with Currency Setup, expand
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To automatically update currency rates, set Enabled to
Yes
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Set the update options:
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Service — Set to the rate provider. The default value is
Fixer.io (legacy)
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Start Time — Set to the hour, minute, and second that the rates are updated according to the schedule.
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Frequency — To determine how often the rates are updated, set to one of the following:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
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Error Email Recipient — Enter the email address of the person who is to receive email notification if an error occurs during the import process.
To enter multiple email addresses, separate each with a comma.
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Error Email Sender — Set to the store contact that appears as the sender of the error notification.
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Error Email Template — Set to the email template used for the error notification.
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When complete, click Save Config.
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When prompted to update the cache, click the Cache Management link and refresh the invalid cache.
Step 4: Update the currency rates
The currency rates must be updated with the current values before they go into effect. Update the rates manually or to import the rates automatically.
Step 5: Customize currency symbols (optional)
Managing Currency Symbols gives you the ability to customize the symbol associated with each currency that is accepted as payment in your store.
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On the Admin sidebar, go to Stores > Currency > Currency Symbols.
Each currency that is enabled for your store appears in the Currency list.
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Change settings in the list as needed:
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Enter a custom symbol for each currency that you want to use, or select the Use Standard checkbox for each currency.
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To override the default symbol, clear the Use Standard checkbox and enter the symbol that you want to use.
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When complete, click Save Currency Symbols.
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When prompted to update the cache, click the Cache Management link and refresh any invalid cache.