How to Use Orders in Shopify (Mobile App)
This guide explains how to view, manage, fulfil, cancel, and refund orders using the Shopify mobile app.
Open Orders
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Open the Shopify mobile app
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Tap the Orders (🛍️ bag icon) in the bottom menu
You will see the orders list with tabs such as:
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All
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Unfulfilled
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Unpaid
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Open
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Archived
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Return requests
Use the top bar to Search, Filter, or Sort orders.
Search Orders
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Tap the Search bar
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Enter the Order ID (example:
VAJ3518) -
The matching order will appear instantly
Filter or Sort Orders
Filter Orders
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Tap Filter to narrow results
Common filters include:
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Order status
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Payment status
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Fulfilment status
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Delivery status
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Return status
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Label status
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Chargeback & inquiry status
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Delivery method
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Destination
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Address validation
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Number of items
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Product
Sort Orders
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Tap Sort
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Choose sorting options such as Newest first or Oldest first
Open an Order
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Tap any order from the list (example: VAJ3518)
At the top of the order page, you will see:
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Status badges (example: Paid, Unfulfilled)
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Order date and time
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Action icons: Print and More (⋮)
Review Customer & Order Information
Customer Section
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Customer name
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Quick buttons for Email and Phone
Shipping Address
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Full delivery address displayed clearly
Additional Details (For Support / Fraud Checks)
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Payment gateway transaction ID (example:
Razorpay_txn_id) -
shopifyCartToken -
landing_page_url -
ipv4_address
Tags & Order Risk
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Shown below customer details
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Helpful for internal tracking
Check Items in the Order
Each product line shows:
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Product name
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SKU
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Price
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Quantity
If the order is not shipped yet, you will see a Mark as fulfilled button.
Fulfil (Ship) an Order
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Tap Mark as fulfilled
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On the Fulfilment screen:
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Adjust item quantity if needed
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Enter Tracking number
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Select Shipping carrier from the list
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(Optional) Add Tracking URL
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Enable Send notification to customer (recommended)
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Tap Mark as fulfilled to complete shipping
📌 You can also print packing slips from this screen.
View the Timeline (Activity Log)
Scroll down to Timeline to see:
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Order confirmation email sent
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Payment captured (example: Razorpay)
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Fulfilment updates
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Internal comments
This helps track what happened and when.
Use Order Actions (⋮ Menu)
Tap More (⋮) for quick actions:
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Edit – Update customer info or items (where allowed)
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Duplicate – Create a similar order
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Cancel – Cancel the order
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Refund – Process refunds
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Archive – Move order out of active list
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Add note – Internal staff note
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View order status – Customer-facing status page
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Share order with staff – Send order details to a teammate
Cancel an Order (With Refund)
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Tap More (⋮) → Cancel
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Choose Refund payment method
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Usually Original payment method (example: Razorpay)
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Select Reason for cancellation
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(Optional) Add Staff note
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Keep Restock inventory checked
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Keep Send notification to customer checked
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Tap Cancel order
Refund Specific Items (Partial Refund)
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Tap More (⋮) → Refund
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Select the items to refund using the + button
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Scroll down and complete the refund process
Understand Common Order Statuses
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Paid → Payment successfully received
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Unfulfilled → Order not shipped yet
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Open → Active order needing action
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Archived → Order moved out of active list
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Return requests → Orders with return activity
✅ Best Practices (Mobile Orders)
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Always verify payment status before fulfilment
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Enter correct tracking details to avoid support issues
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Use internal notes for team coordination
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Archive completed orders regularly