{"id":13478,"date":"2025-05-14T12:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=13478"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:07:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:37:33","slug":"how-to-auto-tag-orders-in-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-auto-tag-orders-in-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Automatically Tag Orders in Shopify? (With Shopify Flow)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify allows adding multiple tags to orders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, manually assigning tags based on various conditions is time-consuming and can lead to errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog will show you a simple way to automatically add order tags in Shopify without cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, first let&#8217;s understand the basics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Order Tags in Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order tags are the predefined labels that can be assigned to orders based on specific criteria. For example, if an order is placed from outside of India, it can be labelled as &#8216;International.&#8217;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can create multiple order tags based on your requirements, like order value, shipping method, customer type, and so on.\u00a0 There are various <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-auto-tag-orders-in-shopify\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-auto-tag-orders-in-shopify\/\">Shopify apps for order tagging<\/a> available in the market that helps you save time in your day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to automate this process is by using the Shopify Flow app \u2014 a free app in the Shopify app store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Shopify Flow to Auto-Tag Orders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow each step to automatically tag orders in Shopify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install Shopify Flow App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to the Shopify app store and install the<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shopify Flow<\/a> app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App.png\" alt=\"Install Shopify Flow App\" class=\"wp-image-13495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App.png 1999w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-250x93.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-700x261.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-1536x573.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-403x150.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-964x360.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-Install-Shopify-Flow-App-120x45.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Create a New Workflow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, head to the app dashboard in the Shopify admin panel and click on <strong>Create Workflow.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-700x176.png\" alt=\"Create a New Workflow\" class=\"wp-image-13487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-700x176.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-250x63.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-768x194.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-1536x387.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-403x102.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-964x243.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow-120x30.png 120w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-Create-a-New-Workflow.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, from the two options available, click on <strong>Select a trigger<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger.png\" alt=\"Click Select a Trigger\" class=\"wp-image-13485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger.png 910w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger-250x209.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger-700x586.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger-768x643.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger-403x337.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-Click-Select-a-Trigger-120x100.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Define Conditions &amp; Action to Tag Orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be redirected to the workflow creation dashboard. Here, you will have to create specific conditions and actions for the order tags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Workflow Creation Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-13489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard.png 1999w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-250x83.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-700x231.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-1536x508.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-403x133.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-964x319.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Workflow-Creation-Dashboard-120x40.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Condition &#8211; <\/strong>It is a certain criteria that explains the conditional logic of workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action &#8211; <\/strong>The action is a result of fulfilling certain conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us consider one example and set it here in the auto tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the order is placed from the country India then assign the auto tag as \u201cIndian Customer\u201d to an order.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow.png\" alt=\"Add Auto Tag and Assign Country and Turn on the Workflow\" class=\"wp-image-13483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow.png 1999w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-250x45.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-700x126.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-768x138.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-1536x276.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-403x72.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-964x173.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-Add-Auto-Tag-and-Assign-Country-and-Turn-on-the-Workflow-120x22.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not forget to <strong>&#8220;Turn on the workflow&#8221;<\/strong> after setting the condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is how the orders will be auto-tagged after the condition is met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1332\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met.png\" alt=\"Ordes Auto Tagged After Condition Met\" class=\"wp-image-13481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met.png 1332w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-250x100.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-700x280.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-403x161.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-964x385.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-Orders-Auto-Tagged-After-Condition-Met-120x48.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s all!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have set auto-tagging in your Shopify store based on a simple condition and action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Auto-Tagging Orders in Shopify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can follow the above step and auto-tag your orders for multiple other scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us see three more examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Express Shipping method is being selected while placing an order then assign \u201cExpress Shipping\u201d order tag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag.png\" alt=\"Example of Express Shipping Order Tag\" class=\"wp-image-13491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag.png 1999w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-250x42.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-700x118.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-768x130.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-1536x260.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-403x68.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-964x163.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-Example-of-Express-Shipping-Order-Tag-120x20.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the order gets cancelled then assign the \u201cCancelled\u201d order tag automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag.png\" alt=\"Example of Cancelled Order Tag\" class=\"wp-image-13493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag.png 1420w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-250x68.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-700x189.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-403x109.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-964x261.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-120x32.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the order is placed using Cash on Delivery payment method, then such order will be tagged as \u201cCOD\u201d automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag.png\" alt=\"Example of Cancelled Order Tag\" class=\"wp-image-13493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag.png 1420w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-250x68.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-700x189.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-403x109.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-964x261.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Example-of-Cancelled-Order-Tag-120x32.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatically tag order in Shopify is useful to especially those who have large order volume or diverse product offerings. Here are some resources to make auto-taging easier for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-auto-tag-customers-in-shopify\/\">How to Auto-tag Customers in Shopify?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopify allows adding multiple tags to orders.&nbsp; However, manually assigning tags based on various conditions is time-consuming and can lead to errors.&nbsp; This blog will&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":13513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[787],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopify"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13478"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13478\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18629,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13478\/revisions\/18629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}