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How to add order number to a packing slip
How to add order number to a packing slip
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Written by Adriana Pope
Updated over 2 months ago

Is it possible on Shopify to add the order number like order #1, order #2, order #3, on a shipping label or packing slip?

Yes, it's definitely possible to add order-specific information like "Box #1," "Box #2," etc., on Shopify shipping labels or packing slips.

You can achieve this using apps or customizing the packing slip templates.

Here are some ways to do it:

1. Order Tagging Apps

  • Apps like Order Tagger, OrderlyPrint, or Order Automator can be used to automatically tag orders with labels like "Box #1," "Box #2," etc., based on the customer’s subscription cycle. The tags can then be included on packing slips and shipping labels.

  • These apps let you set up rules to automatically assign tags to orders. For example, if it’s the first shipment, it gets tagged as "Box #1," and the second shipment as "Box #2."

2. Custom Packing Slip Templates

  • Edit the packing slip template in Shopify using Liquid code. You can customize the template to include subscription-related information, such as "Box #1," "Box #2," etc., if this data is stored as order tags, notes, or metafields.

  • For more flexibility, you can use apps like Order Printer Pro or Printout Designer, which allow you to create custom packing slips that pull in the specific box information.

3. Metafields or Line Item Properties

  • You can use metafields or line item properties to store the box number information and have it show up on the packing slip or shipping label. Apps like Metafields Guru or Shopify's built-in metafields can help manage this.

  • When an order is placed, you can automatically populate a metafield or line item property with the box number, and this data can be used in custom templates.

4. Automated Workflows with Shopify Flow (Shopify Plus)

  • If you’re on Shopify Plus, you can use Shopify Flow to automate workflows that update orders with tags or metafields, based on conditions like subscription cycles. This can be used to dynamically assign "Box #1," "Box #2," etc., to orders.

  • Flow can trigger based on events like subscription renewals and update order information accordingly.

5. Fulfillment Apps with Customization Options

  • An app like ShippingEasy integrate with Shopify and offer customization options for shipping labels and packing slips. You can set them up to pull in order tags, metafields, or line item properties that indicate which box to ship.

Combining these approaches, you can make the box number appear on shipping labels or packing slips, helping fulfillment staff easily identify which box to send

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