How to Set Up the Bird Pickup & Delivery Widget

You'll have a fully functional delivery date picker on your Shopify store in 7 simple steps.

This guide shows you how to install the Bird Pickup & Delivery widget. You'll also configure your store's delivery and pickup options.

Step 1: Enable the Widget in Your Theme

Add the delivery date picker to your cart page.

1. Go to your Bird App dashboard
2. Navigate to Widget Placement
3. Select your active theme
4. Click Add Widget in theme
5. Turn on Bird App's App Embed
6. Verify the widget appears on your cart page

View complete widget placement guide →

Step 2: Configure Your Store Schedule

Set up when customers can order delivery or pickup.

Same Schedule for All Locations

1. Go to Pickup & Delivery section
2. Go to Configure Availability
3. Set your operating hours
4. Configure preparation times
5. Add blockout dates
6. Save your settings

View same schedule setup guide →

Different Schedules per Location

1. Go to Configure Locations
2. Select your location
3. Select a delivery method
4. Go to Configure Availability
5. Set location-specific hours
6. Configure individual preparation times
7. Add location blockout dates
8. Each location has its own schedule configured

View multiple location setup guide →

Step 3: Set Up Shipping Options

Configure shipping zones and delivery options.

1. Go to Shipping Settings
2. Enable Standard Shipping and Manage Shipping Calendar (optional)
3. Go to Configure Availability
4. Set your operating hours
5. Configure preparation times
6. Add blockout dates
7. Shipping options are configured and active

View shipping configuration guide →

Step 4: Configure Product-Specific Settings

Customize delivery options for individual products.

Set Product Overrides

1. Go to Product Overrides
2. Select Schedule Override
3. Select override applicability
4. Select target state to act upon
5. Set custom lead times
6. Configure available dates
7. Save changes to apply product specific settings

View product override guide →

Configure Widget Visibility

1. Go to Product Overrides
2. Select Widget Visibility Override
3. Choose preferred Control Visibility option
4. Set restrictions for the preferred method
5. Save settings
6. Widget visibility rules are applied to selected products

View widget visibility guide →

Step 5: Set Up Delivery and Pickup Rates

Configure pricing for delivery and pickup services.

1. Go to Bird Rates section
2. Follow Rates Configuration wizard
3. Configure pickup rates
4. Set delivery fees
5. Your delivery and pickup rates are configured and active

View rates configuration guide →

Step 6: Configure Notifications

Keep customers informed about their orders.

Enable Order Confirmation Emails

1. Go to Notifications in Bird Settings
2. Scroll to Customer Notifications
3. Click Edit order confirmation email
4. Edit the email template
5. Test email delivery
6. Order confirmation emails include delivery dates and times

View order confirmation guide →

Configure Packing Slips

1. Go to Order Management
2. Scroll to Order notes and fulfillment
3. Enable Append date/time to order note
4. For detailed instructions see the link below

View packing slip guide →

Step 7: Customize the Widget Design

Match the widget to your store's branding.

Customize Appearance

1. Go to Widget Design
2. Adjust colors and styles
3. Perform advanced modification using CSS
4. Preview changes
5. Widget design matches your store's branding

View widget customization guide →

Configure Language

1. Go to Text and Languages
2. Select your primary language
3. Click Edit on the language
4. Customize language
5. Widget displays in your preferred language

View language configuration guide →

Optionally, you can also modify checkout page language by referring to this guide.

Test Your Setup

Verify everything works correctly.

1. Go to your store's cart page
2. Add items to cart
3. Select delivery or pickup date
4. Complete a test order
5. Check order confirmation
6. Test order completes successfully with date/time selection

View test order guide →

Related Articles

• Enable the App in Your Theme
• Configure Availability Settings
• Place a Test Order
• Customize Widget Appearance

Updated on: 07/17/2025