Orders
Processing orders
When a customer places an order, it appears in your admin ready for processing. Processing an order means reviewing the details and preparing it for fulfillment.
Viewing new orders
- From your admin, go to Orders
- New orders appear at the top of the list
- Click an order to see its details
Orders show important information including:
- Customer name and contact details
- Shipping address
- Items ordered
- Payment status
- Order total
Tip
Set up email or push notifications so you know immediately when new orders arrive.
Order statuses
Orders move through different statuses as you process them:
- Pending - Order received, awaiting confirmation
- Confirmed - Order verified and ready for fulfillment
- Processing - Order being prepared
- Fulfilled - Order shipped or delivered
- Cancelled - Order has been cancelled
Confirming an order
To confirm an order is ready for fulfillment:
- Open the order
- Review the details for accuracy
- Verify the payment has been received
- Click Confirm Order
Important
Always verify payment before fulfilling orders, especially for new customers or high-value orders.
Order notes
Add internal notes to track important information:
- Open an order
- Scroll to the Notes section
- Add your note
- Click Save
Notes are only visible to your team, not to customers.
Contacting customers
Sometimes you need to reach out to customers about their orders:
- Open the order
- Click the customer's email address
- Send your message
Common reasons to contact customers:
- Clarify shipping address
- Confirm product specifications
- Notify about delays
- Request additional information
Next steps
- Fulfill orders once they're confirmed
- Process refunds if needed
- View customer history for context