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

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

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

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

4. Click Collect payment and record the payment method

5. Click Create order in the dialog that appears

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

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

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Updated on: 10/09/2025