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What types of proof of delivery does EasyRoutes support?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

What is EasyRoutes and who is it for?

EasyRoutes is a delivery management and route optimization platform for merchants, local delivery teams, and logistics operators. It helps you plan routes, dispatch to drivers, track progress in real time, and notify customers. Works with Shopify and integrates with other e-commerce platforms via EasyRoutes for Web.

See: Getting Started with EasyRoutes

How can Workflows help automate my delivery operations?

Workflows save time and reduce errors by automating routine steps, like creating routes with new orders on delivery days, or auto-dispatching routes to assigned drivers, all based on custom scheduling that works for your business. This keeps operations efficient and customers informed.

Learn more: Workflows Guide

What data does Delivery Analytics provide?

Delivery Analytics shows totals and trends for stops and routes, including completed vs. missed deliveries, average delivery time, per‑driver performance, and route metrics over a chosen period.

See: Delivery Analytics

How does EasyRoutes work with Shopify fulfillments?

When you update stop statuses in EasyRoutes (Ready/Out for Delivery, Delivered, Attempted), we create or update Shopify fulfillments and attach the tracking link; notifications follow your settings configuration.

See: Items & Fulfillments

Can drivers see customer notes?

Yes. Delivery and customer notes from the order can be shown in the driver app; enable these fields in Route/Driver display settings.

See: Viewing Delivery & Customer Notes

Can I export customer delivery data?

Yes. Export route/stop data to CSVs with customer details, timestamps, and links to proof of delivery for record‑keeping or analysis.

See: Exporting Data

Can I manage cash-on-delivery orders?

Yes. Flag COD stops for payment collection and document hand‑off with proof of delivery and route exports.

See: Cash on Delivery

Can I dispatch a route to a driver from EasyRoutes?

Yes. Assign routes to drivers directly, or share a self‑assign link so eligible drivers can claim routes. Drivers complete deliveries in the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app.

See: Dispatch / Share Routes · Driver Self‑Assign

Can I export analytics data?

Yes. Export Analytics as CSV for reporting or reconciliation. Choose your date range/driver filter, then select Export or Print from the Analytics page.

See: Printing & Exporting Analytics

How do I import Wix orders into EasyRoutes?

Yes. Export your Wix orders to CSV, then upload them into EasyRoutes. See: Wix Import Guide

Can I factor driver breaks into my optimized routes?

Yes. Add scheduled driver breaks to new or existing route, and EasyRoutes will insert a break stop while updating downstream ETAs and total route time.

See: Driver Breaks

Does EasyRoutes offer SMS delivery notifications?

Yes. EasyRoutes Premium and Enterprise plans support branded SMS notifications with usage‑based pricing per message segment. Configure templates and funding in Settings.

See: EasyRoutes SMS Pricing · Delivery Notifications

Does EasyRoutes support different vehicle types/capacities when optimizing?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports Vehicle Profiles you can configure and assign to routes. EasyRoutes also supports capacity planning via item or weight limits per route. Use these with other options (like time windows, or custom start/end locations) to keep plans realistic and drivers on schedule.

See: Vehicle Profiles · Max items/weight per route · Commercial/GPX Export

Does EasyRoutes support webhooks?

Yes. EasyRoutes webhooks send real‑time route and stop updates to your systems. You can also connect them to Zapier to automate workflows without code.

See: Webhooks & Zapier

What export settings should I use in Squarespace?

Select “Pending” orders when exporting to CSV. See: Squarespace Import Guide

Can I import orders into EasyRoutes from spreadsheets?

Yes. Import orders by CSV in Shopify or Web, including item‑level quantities and weights for capacity planning.

See: CSV Import

Does the app provide turn-by-turn navigation?

Yes. Drivers can launch directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze from each stop, and pick a default navigation app in their mobile app settings.

See: Selecting a Navigation App

Can I deactivate a driver seat without removing the driver?

Yes. Deactivating frees the seat for someone else to occupy, while keeping the driver in your roster for easy re‑activation later.

See: Managing Seats

Does EasyRoutes store customer data?

Yes — securely and for delivery operations only. Data handling follows our Privacy Policy; we don’t sell personal information and access is limited to providing our services.

See: Privacy Policy

Can I balance stops evenly across multiple routes?

Yes. Enable Balance routes to distribute stops as evenly as possible across multiple routes/drivers while respecting other route constraints (like time windows, or item/weight limits).

See: Balance routes · How many routes?

What data does Delivery Analytics provide?

Delivery Analytics shows totals and trends for stops and routes, including completed vs. missed deliveries, average delivery time, per‑driver performance, and route metrics over a chosen period.

See: Delivery Analytics

How do drivers sign in to the app?

Drivers sign in with the phone number used when they were added as a driver. They’ll receive an SMS code and can then access assigned routes.

See: How do I sign in or sign up?

Does EasyRoutes integrate with BigCommerce?

Yes. You can connect BigCommerce orders to EasyRoutes via CSV import, Zapier, or the EasyRoutes API.

See: EasyRoutes for BigCommerce

Can I track driver performance?

Yes. Delivery Analytics reports completion rates, average delivery times, and success rates; filter by driver or date and export to CSV.

See: Analytics

How many photos can be attached to a stop?

You can attach up to four delivery photos per stop, plus an e‑signature and driver notes, to document each delivery thoroughly.

See: Proof of Delivery

How are same-day changes handled?

Add or remove stops on existing routes, then re‑optimize to refresh ETAs and send updates to the driver app. Changes can be made anytime during the day.

See: Add orders/stops · Re‑optimize routes

Where can drivers download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

The EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app is available for iOS and Android. Use our official download links to install and sign in with your driver phone number.

See: Where can I download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

Can I send notifications for imported or manual stops?

Yes. Enable templates for Imported/Manual stops in EasyRoutes Customer Notifications settings, and include an email and or phone number on the stop.

See: Delivery Notifications

Can I move orders between different routes?

Yes. Select stops on a route and choose Send to another route, or drag between routes on a Route Group. Re‑optimize after moving to refresh ETAs.

See: Move orders to another route

Does EasyRoutes for Web offer the same features as EasyRoutes for Shopify?

Both products include the same core planning and optimization experience—map-based routing, configurable route options, tracking pages, notifications, and proof of delivery. Features that rely on Shopify’s native data/models (e.g., Shopify notifications, order tags, and subscription workflows) aren’t available on EasyRoutes for Web. Some automation tools are Shopify-only.

See: Notifications (Shopify + Web) · Order automation (Shopify-only)

Can I dispatch routes directly to a driver?

Yes. Assign a driver and dispatch so the route appears in the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app, and a push notification is sent.

See: Dispatching Routes

Do I need coding skills to connect WooCommerce with EasyRoutes?

No coding is required if you use Zapier. For advanced integrations, API skills may be useful.

See: API Getting Started •  Integrate EasyRoutes with Zapier

Does EasyRoutes support real-time updates for Xero invoices?

Yes, with Zapier or the EasyRoutes API. See: Zapier Guide

Can I preview my notification templates before sending them?

Yes. Email and SMS editors include Preview with Example Data so you can confirm branding and variables before enabling. For live tests, try a draft order to yourself.

See: Delivery Notifications

What real-time tracking data can I see as an admin?

The route’s Tracking tab shows live driver location, recent path, next/current stop, and real‑time stop status, completion times, and proof of delivery events.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Activity Feed

Do I need coding skills to connect Xero with EasyRoutes?

No coding is required if you use Zapier. For advanced customizations, API skills may be useful. See: API Guide

How do I manage my active drivers?

You can add, remove, and switch drivers in a way that is flexible with your business at anytime from within EasyRoutes. If you need more active drivers, then you'll need to add more drivers on your plan.

See: Add a driver · Activate/deactivate drivers

Does EasyRoutes support webhooks?

Yes. EasyRoutes webhooks send real‑time route and stop updates to your systems. You can also connect them to Zapier to automate workflows without code.

See: Webhooks & Zapier

Can I include proof in Shopify notifications?

Yes. Add PoD image URLs to Shopify’s Delivered/Missed templates so customers receive photo links in standard Shopify emails.

See: Use PoD in Shopify Notifications

What can I do with EasyRoutes’ Zapier integration?

You can use Zapier to connect EasyRoutes with 6,000+ apps, automate order imports, trigger notifications, and sync delivery data. See: EasyRoutes Zapier Page

Is EasyRoutes multilingual?

Yes. Tracking pages and customer notifications can be customized in your preferred language; order data is shown in the language received from your system.

See: Is EasyRoutes available in my language?

Can I use the API to import orders from other platforms?

Yes. Use the Routes API to import stops (orders) from any system that can send the required fields, then create or update routes with those stops.

See: API Import

Can I track my drivers in real-time?

Yes. Enable Real‑Time Tracking in Settings → Driver settings (Premium/Enterprise subscription plans) to view live driver location and progress in the Tracking tab of any route.

See: Real‑Time Tracking

Does the app provide turn‑by‑turn navigation?

Yes. Drivers can launch directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze from each stop, and pick a default navigation app in their mobile app settings.

See: Selecting a Navigation App

Can I share proof of delivery via tracking links?

Yes. You can show proof of delivery (photos, e‑signature confirmation, and driver notes) on customer tracking pages for delivered or attempted stops. Enable this from EasyRoutes' Order Tracking settings.

See: Proof of Delivery · Order Tracking Pages

Can I re-optimize a route after creating it?

Yes. Re‑optimize at any time — after adding or removing stops, changing stop priorities, editing route options, or balancing loads. Drivers can also re-optimize routes delivered out of order, or re‑order stops if enabled from your EasyRoutes Settings.

See: Re‑optimize a route · Re‑ordering stops

How is real-time driver location shared with customers?

You can show a live GPS pin on customer tracking pages when the driver is approaching. Configure this in EasyRoutes Settings → Order tracking and pair with email/SMS notifications for maximum visibility.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Order Tracking Pages

Where can drivers download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

The EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app is available for iOS and Android. Use our official download links to install and sign in with your driver phone number.

See: Where can I download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

How do I import Xero invoices into EasyRoutes?

Export invoices from Xero as a CSV, then upload them into EasyRoutes. See: Xero Import Guide

Can I auto‑dispatch routes?

Yes. If a scheduled start time is set, routes can be auto‑assigned and dispatched to the selected driver when created.

See: Auto‑Dispatch

Can I combine WooCommerce orders with orders from other platforms in EasyRoutes?

Yes. EasyRoutes can route orders from WooCommerce alongside other imported, custom, or Shopify orders.

See: WooCommerce Overview

Can I re-optimize a route after it’s created?

Yes. Re‑optimize at any time — after adding or removing stops, changing stop priorities, editing route options, or balancing loads. Drivers can also re-optimize routes delivered out of order, or re‑order stops if enabled from your EasyRoutes Settings.

See: Re‑optimize a route · Re‑ordering stops

Can I balance stops evenly across several routes?

Yes. Enable Balance routes to distribute stops as evenly as possible across multiple routes/drivers while respecting other route constraints (like time windows, or item/weight limits).

See: Balance routes · How many routes?

Can EasyRoutes print packing slips for each stop?

Yes. Both EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web let you print packing slips for every stop in route order. Open a route, click Print, check Packing slips, and print or save to PDF.

See: Printing Packing Slips

What types of proof of delivery can EasyRoutes capture?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Does EasyRoutes work internationally?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports global address lookup and mapping for most countries; some features may vary by region. Review our current list of unsupported regions before launching.

See: Unsupported Countries

How does route optimization work on EasyRoutes?

EasyRoutes optimizes deliveries using your selected orders, start & end locations, stop time intervals, time windows, and route limits. You can balance routes, respect capacities, and re‑optimize as plans change.

See: Route Options · EasyRoutes 101

How do driver seats work?

Driver seats are active licenses you assign to people in your driver roster. Activate a seat to let a driver receive routes in the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app; deactivate a seat to pause access without deleting their profile. You can toggle seats anytime and only pay for the seats on your plan at that moment. Charges/credits are prorated automatically when you add or remove seats.

See: Manage driver seats · Activate/deactivate drivers

Does EasyRoutes show route distance and duration?

Yes. Routes display estimated distance and drive time after optimization, and update automatically when you add/remove stops and re‑optimize.

See: Route Mileage

Does EasyRoutes work with wholesale orders?

Yes. Any Shopify order (including wholesale and/or B2B) can be added to routes as long as it contains a shipping address. You can also correct addresses - or add one to stops without - prior to routing.

See: Shopify Items & Fulfillments · Add a missing address

Can I combine Wix orders with other platform orders in EasyRoutes?

Yes. You can route Wix orders alongside Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and more. See: Wix Integration

Can I use the Activity Feed for compliance audits?

Yes. The feed offers a timestamped, user‑attributed history of delivery events you can reference alongside CSV exports for formal audits.

See: Activity Feed · Export routes/stops

Does EasyRoutes integrate with accounting software?

Indirectly, yes. Use CSV exports, the EasyRoutes API, or Zapier to push delivery data into your accounting system.

See: Webhooks · Zapier Integration

Does EasyRoutes integrate with Xero?

Yes. You can connect Xero invoices to EasyRoutes via CSV export, Zapier, or the EasyRoutes API. See: Xero Import Guide

What are the main benefits of using EasyRoutes with Xero?

Optimized routing, notifications, proof of delivery, analytics, and more. See: Xero Integration

Can proof of delivery be shared with customers?

Yes. You can show proof of delivery items (photos, e‑signature timestamp, and driver notes) on customer tracking pages and include links in email/SMS notifications. Configure this from your EasyRoutes Settings, in the Order Tracking and Customer Notifications tabs.

See: Sharing Proof of Delivery · Order Tracking Pages

Can I troubleshoot missing or inaccurate tracking data?

Yes. Confirm the route is started, location is set to Always/Precise, battery saver is off, and the app is up to date. If needed, reopen the app to resume tracking.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking

Does EasyRoutes keep a history of my past routes?

Yes. The Routes page shows unstarted, in‑progress, completed, and archived routes. Filter by status or date to find older runs.

See: See old orders or routes

Can I auto-dispatch routes?

Yes. If a scheduled start time is set, routes can be auto‑assigned and dispatched to the selected driver when created.

See: Auto‑Dispatch

What types of proof of delivery does EasyRoutes support?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Can EasyRoutes import orders from spreadsheets?

Yes. Import orders by CSV in Shopify or Web, including item‑level quantities and weights for capacity planning.

See: CSV Import

Can Zapier integrate EasyRoutes with my CRM or ERP?

Yes. Zapier supports connecting EasyRoutes with CRMs like HubSpot or ERPs like NetSuite. See: EasyRoutes Zapier Apps

How is real-time driver location displayed to customers?

You can show a live GPS pin on customer tracking pages when the driver is approaching. Configure this in EasyRoutes Settings → Order tracking and pair with email/SMS notifications for maximum visibility.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Order Tracking Pages

How do I add a driver to EasyRoutes?

Invite drivers from the Drivers & Vehicles tab of your EasyRoutes navigation menu. Enter a driver's phone number and they’ll receive a link to install and sign in to the app.

See: Adding a Driver

Can EasyRoutes connect to multiple Shopify stores?

Each EasyRoutes for Shopify install connects to a single Shopify store. To combine data from additional external sources, import stops via CSV, API, webhooks, or Zapier.

See: Multiple Shopify stores

Do SMS usage fees, prorated monthly subscriptions, and driver seats function the same way on the Shopify and Web platforms?

Yes. SMS usage rates and monthly plan tiers are consistent between EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web (the Free tier is Shopify-only). Both use the same driver-seat model: you pay only for active seats and can toggle them on/off as staffing changes, with automatic proration for plan and seat adjustments.

See: SMS pricing · Pricing · Proration

How does EasyRoutes optimize my routes?

EasyRoutes optimizes deliveries using your selected orders, start & end locations, stop time intervals, time windows, and route limits. You can balance routes, respect capacities, and re‑optimize as plans change.

See: Route Options · EasyRoutes 101

Can I customize driver permissions?

Yes. Control what drivers can do and see: allow/disable re‑ordering or re‑optimizing stops and choose which customer fields are visible in the app.

See: Driver Visibility · Driver‑side Re‑optimize

Can I combine BigCommerce orders with orders from other platforms?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports routing orders from multiple platforms together. See: BigCommerce Integration

Can EasyRoutes send delivery notifications for Squarespace orders?

Yes. Customers receive branded email or SMS notifications with live tracking. See: Notifications Overview

What information can I see in real-time tracking as an admin?

The route’s Tracking tab shows live driver location, recent path, next/current stop, and real‑time stop status, completion times, and proof of delivery events.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Activity Feed

Will customers see proof of delivery along with live tracking?

Yes. If enabled in Order Tracking settings, photos, e‑signature confirmation, and driver notes appear on the tracking page alongside live status updates.

See: Proof of Delivery · Order Tracking Pages

Can I preview my notification templates before sending them?

Yes. Email and SMS editors include Preview with Example Data so you can confirm branding and variables before enabling. For live tests, try a draft order to yourself.

See: Delivery Notifications

Can I set specific start or end locations for my routes?

Yes. Define custom start and end points per route so planning and ETAs include travel to and from these locations. Supported in EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web.

See: Start/End Locations

How does EasyRoutes optimize my delivery routes?

EasyRoutes optimizes deliveries using your selected orders, start & end locations, stop time intervals, time windows, and route limits. You can balance routes, respect capacities, and re‑optimize as plans change.

See: Route Options · EasyRoutes 101

Will customers see proof of delivery along with live driver tracking?

Yes. If enabled in Order Tracking settings, photos, e‑signature confirmation, and driver notes appear on the tracking page alongside live status updates.

See: Proof of Delivery · Order Tracking Pages

How do my route planners and other staff access EasyRoutes?

EasyRoutes for Shopify is embedded in the Shopify Admin — team members with Shopify access can open EasyRoutes from the admin navigation or search. EasyRoutes for Web uses a standalone login; admins can invite additional users to collaborate with specific permissions. Both products let you control who can plan routes, dispatch, and manage drivers.

See: Getting started · Add collaborators

Can I re‑optimize a route after it’s created?

Yes. Re‑optimize at any time — after adding or removing stops, changing stop priorities, editing route options, or balancing loads. Drivers can also re-optimize routes delivered out of order, or re‑order stops if enabled from your EasyRoutes Settings.

See: Re‑optimize a route · Re‑ordering stops

Can I group routes together for easier dispatching?

Yes. Route Groups let you create, monitor, and dispatch multiple routes at once, and track all drivers within the group on one map view.

See: Route Groups

How does billing work for an EasyRoutes plan subscription?

On EasyRoutes for Shopify, our plans work as subscription charges on your Shopify store. To learn more about subscription charges on your Shopify store, review this Shopify Help Center article.

On EasyRoutes for Web, we partner with Stripe for simplified billing. You have full control over your subscription through our customer billing portal.

See: Prorated plan changes · Usage-based SMS balance

Can I view order history?

Yes. Route and stop history is retained across the lifetime of your subscription, and can be searched and exported whenever needed. Filter by status/date from the Routes page.

See: Order & Route History

Will EasyRoutes add tracking links to my Shopify orders?

Yes. When you fulfill through EasyRoutes, a tracking link is added to the Shopify fulfillment so customers can follow their delivery from their order status page.

See: Tracking Pages & Links

Can EasyRoutes integrate with other business tools?

Yes. Use the EasyRoutes API, webhooks, and Zapier to connect ERPs/CRMs/WMS or automate tasks without code.

See: API Getting Started · Webhooks & Zapier

Does the app provide turn-by-turn navigation?

Yes. Drivers can launch directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze from each stop, and pick a default navigation app in their mobile app settings.

See: Selecting a Navigation App

What are the main benefits of using EasyRoutes with Squarespace?

Optimized routing, real-time tracking, notifications, proof of delivery, and analytics. See: Squarespace Integration

Can I combine Xero invoices with orders from other platforms?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports mixing Xero invoices with Shopify, WooCommerce, and more to create delivery routes. See: Xero Integration

Does EasyRoutes have an API?

Yes. EasyRoutes offers a public API and webhooks for integrating with external systems or building custom automation.

See: API Getting Started · Routes API

Can the app work offline?

Yes. If a route is opened while the device is online, the app caches details so drivers can continue working with limited or no connectivity; updates to the route and individual stops will sync back to EasyRoutes when the device is back online.

See: Offline Use

Can I delete or archive old routes?

Yes. You can archive routes to tidy up your route list but retain them for reference, or permanently delete them from your route history. Use the checkboxes to select desired routes from the Routes page, and use the actions menu to archive or delete. Archived routes retain proof of delivery and analytics.

See: Archive/Delete Routes

Can I limit the max duration or stop count on a route?

Yes. EasyRoutes lets you set limits for maximum route duration, maximum stops per route, and maximum items per route. Configure these constraints in Route Options before planning, or when editing a route.

See: Route Options