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Create Draft Order with Date and Time.

You'll learn how to create draft orders with specific delivery dates and times, then convert them to completed orders in both Shopify and Bird Pickup & Delivery.


A draft order with date and time lets you pre-configure delivery or pickup details before collecting payment. This ensures accurate scheduling and customer communication from the start.


How to Create a Draft Order with Date and Time


Step 1: Access the Draft Order Creator


  1. Navigate to Orders in your Bird Pickup & Delivery app
  2. Click Create Draft Order


Shows the Orders section with the Create Draft Order button highlighted


Step 2: Configure Delivery Details


  1. Select your Delivery Method (local delivery, pickup, or shipping)
  2. Select the location you want to attribute to this order
  3. Choose the delivery date from the calendar
  4. Pick the delivery time slot
  5. Click Create


Shows the draft order creation form with delivery method, location, date, and time selection options


Step 3: Access the Draft Order in Shopify


  1. After creation, click the Shopify Orders link that appears
  2. This redirects you to your Shopify admin


Shows the successful draft order creation with a link to access it in Shopify


Step 4: Complete the Order in Shopify


  1. Remove the dummy product from the draft order
  2. Add your actual products to the order
  3. Select or add the customer information


Shows the draft order in Shopify with product and customer details being configured


  1. Click Collect payment and record the payment method


Shows the payment collection process for the draft order


  1. Click Create order in the dialog that appears


Shows the final order creation confirmation in Shopify


Your order now exists in both Shopify and Bird Pickup & Delivery.


Step 5: Verify Order in Bird Pickup & Delivery


  1. Return to your Shopify orders page
  2. Confirm your new order appears with the correct date and time


Shows the completed order listed in the Shopify orders section


That's it! Your draft order with date and time is now a completed order in both systems.


Showing draft order in Bird's order page



Updated on: 10/06/2025

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