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Contact Customer About Order

Last updated: October 07 2024

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Reaching out to a customer about their order on Shopify is simple and efficient. Whether you need to provide updates, request information, or address concerns, Shopify offers easy communication. 

With built-in tools, you can quickly send emails or contact customers through their preferred communication channels. Let’s dive into how to contact a customer about their order on Shopify!

How to Contact a Customer About an Order on Shopify: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shopify stores all your customers’ contact information. To add more details, click “Edit” in the Contact section of the order page and enter the information. If customers can choose between entering an email address or a phone number at checkout, you may only have the information they provided. To contact a customer who entered a phone number, simply call the number they provided.

Step 1: Access the Order Page  

From your Shopify admin dashboard, go to the Orders section to view all customers’ orders placed in your store. 

Contact Customer About Shopify Order

Step 2: Select the Specific Orders

On the Orders page, locate the order from the customer you want to contact and click on the order number. 

Contact Customer About Shopify Order

Step 3: Click the Customer’s Email Address

In the Customer section of the order details, you will see the customer’s email address. Click “Edit contact information” to open the Contact customer dialog box.

Contact Customer About Shopify Order
Contact Customer About Shopify Order

Step 4: Compose Your Message

In the Contact Customer dialog box, you can type the message you wish to send to the customer. This is useful for sending order updates and shipping information or addressing any customer concerns related to their order.

Contact Customer About Shopify Order
Contact Customer About Shopify Order

Step 5: Send a Copy to Yourself or Store Owner

If you want to keep a record of the communication, you can send a copy of the message to your own email address or the store owner’s email. To do this, check the box next to the email address you wish to include. If needed, you can update these email settings in Settings > General, where you can change your Shopify email address.

Step 6: Review the Email

Once you have composed your message, click “Review email” to preview it before sending it. This allows you to double-check the content for accuracy and professionalism.

Contact Customer About Shopify Order

Step 7: Send or Edit the Message

After reviewing the email, click “Send notification” or click “Back” to make any adjustments before sending.

To Contact a Customer About an Order on Shopify on iPhone

  •  Step 1: Open the Shopify app and tap on Orders from the main menu.
  • Step 2: Select the order from the customer you wish to contact.
  • Step 3: In the Contact section, tap the appropriate icon to reach the customer via email, phone, or text message.

To Contact a Customer About an Order on Shopify on Android

  • Step 1: Launch the Shopify app and navigate to Orders from the main menu.
  • Step 2: Locate and select the specific order from the customer you want to reach.
  • Step 3: In the Contact section, tap the corresponding icon to contact the customer by email, phone, or text message.

Bottom Line

Shopify offers a variety of straightforward methods to contact customers about their orders, ensuring effective communication and a positive customer experience. Whether you prefer using the built-in features within the Shopify admin or leveraging third-party apps, you can choose the approach that best suits your needs.

FAQs

How do I message a buyer on Shopify?

To message a buyer on Shopify, go to Orders in your Shopify admin, select the specific order, and click on the customer’s email in the Contact section. Then, compose and send a message directly to the buyer from there.

How can I contact someone from Shopify?

To contact Shopify’s support, visit the Shopify Help Center from your admin dashboard and select “Contact Shopify Support.” You can reach them via live chat, email, or phone, depending on the support options available for your region.

How do I reach customers on Shopify?

You can reach customers on Shopify by emailing or texting them through the Orders section. Simply select the customer’s order, go to the Contact section, and choose the desired contact method (email or phone).

How do I notify customers on Shopify?

To notify customers, you can use automated emails for order updates, shipping confirmations, or promotional messages. These notifications are managed in Settings > Notifications in your Shopify admin, where you can customize the messages sent to your customers.

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Sam Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Avada Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider headquartered in Singapore. He is an expert on the Shopify e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Sam loves talking about e-commerce and he aims to help over a million online businesses grow and thrive.