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Attach Delivery Date In order Metafield using Shopify Flow

Automatically attach delivery dates to order metafields using Shopify Flow for advanced order management and automation.


Bird Pickup & Delivery stores delivery dates in order additional details by default. When you need delivery dates in order metafields for advanced automation, Shopify Flow creates this connection automatically.


Prerequisites


  • Bird Pickup & Delivery app installed and configured
  • Shopify Flow app installed


Step 1: Create Order Metafield


  1. Navigate to SettingsMetafields and Metaobjects
  2. Click Add Definition beside Metaobject Definitions
  3. Configure the metafield with the settings shown below:


Shopify admin interface for creating a new order metafield with delivery date configuration


  1. Click Save


Step 2: Download Flow Template


  1. Download the pre-created Flow template
  2. Save the .flow file to your computer


Step 3: Import and Configure Flow


Flow import process


  1. Open Shopify Flow app
  2. Click Import
  3. Upload the downloaded .flow file
  4. Review and customize the flow settings for your store requirements
  5. Click Activate to enable the automation


Order confirmation with delivery date in metafield



Updated on: 09/27/2025

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