How to Configure Expedited Delivery (Same-Day & Next-Day) for Specific Products

Configure different delivery schedules for specific products in your catalog using product overrides and tags.

Our app allows you to set up flexible delivery schedules across your product catalog. For example, you can offer same-day delivery for most products while requiring next-day delivery for specific items that need more preparation time.

Set up same-day delivery for all products

Go to Pickup & Delivery / Configure Locations based on your location schedule
Select a Basic Setting and scroll to Preparation Times
Set lead time to 0 days for same-day delivery
Configure your cut-off time based on when you can deliver on the same day
Save your settings

Your store now offers same-day delivery for all products by default.

Same day delivery for orders placed before 6:00 pm

Configure next-day delivery for specific products

Use product overrides to set different delivery schedules for specific products:

Go to Product Overrides
Create a new override rule
Set lead time to 1 day for next-day delivery
Use product tags to identify which products need next-day delivery
Save your override settings

Product override configuration screen showing lead time settings and tag-based product selection for next-day delivery

Go to your Shopify Admin > Products
Select products that need next-day delivery
Add a tag like "next-day-delivery" to these products
Save your changes

For bulk tag management, see our guide on bulk adding tags to products.

Alternative: Next-day delivery as default

If most of your products require next-day delivery:

Set your global lead time to 1 day in order preparation settings
Create a product override with 0 days lead time
Use tags to identify products eligible for same-day delivery
Apply these tags to products that can be delivered same-day

This approach ensures next-day delivery for most products while allowing same-day delivery for specific items.

FAQs

Can I set different delivery schedules for different product categories?

Yes, use product tags to group products by category and create separate override rules for each category.

How do I know which products are set for next-day delivery?

Check your product override settings and look for products with the tags you've configured for next-day delivery.

Can I change delivery schedules after orders are placed?

At the moment, delivery schedules are locked once an order is placed, so please configure your settings beforehand. We are developing a feature to allow for these adjustments in the future.

What if I need more than two delivery schedule options?

Create multiple product overrides with different lead times and use specific tags for each schedule.

For more general questions, see our main FAQs page.

Updated on: 07/11/2025

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