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Can customers see proof items with 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

What actions can I perform in EasyRoutes using Zapier?

You can import stops into EasyRoutes automatically using Zapier, or the EasyRoutes API. See: Zapier Guide

How do I enable real-time driver tracking in EasyRoutes?

Go to your EasyRoutes Settings → Driver settings, and enable real‑time tracking. Have drivers allow location Always + Precise location in the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app and their mobile device's settings.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking

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

Can I attach extra information to stops?

Direct file attachments aren’t supported, but you can add detailed notes to each stop for driver and planner reference.

See: Custom Notes

Can EasyRoutes send notifications for Xero deliveries?

Yes. Customers can receive branded notifications and live tracking links. See: Xero Integration

Can I manage recurring deliveries?

Yes. Automate with Workflows to create routes on a custom, recurring schedule, or duplicate prior routes and re‑use their settings/stops in just a few clicks.

See: Workflows · Duplicate routes

Is the Activity Feed visible to drivers?

No. The feed is visible to admin/dispatcher roles in the web app; drivers see only their assigned routes in the mobile app.

See: Activity Feed

Can I notify customers of delivery delays with EasyRoutes?

Yes. Use the customizable Rescheduled notification (email/SMS) to explain delays, provide a new ETA/date, and include the tracking link.

See: Delivery Notifications

Can EasyRoutes optimize multi-day deliveries?

Yes. Schedule routes across multiple days with configured start times/locations and add an overnight driver break to maintain accurate ETAs.

See: Multi‑Day Scheduling

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

Can I export my routes for reporting or analysis?

Yes. Export route and stop data — including links to proof of delivery — to CSV for reconciliation or further analysis with external tools.

See: Export routes/stops

Can the API update route status?

Yes. The API can update stops and routes (e.g., mark delivered/attempted, assign/dispatch, or edit route details), which can trigger notifications if enabled.

See: API Getting Started · Routes API

Can EasyRoutes sync Squarespace orders automatically?

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

Does EasyRoutes support 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

Can I still use Shopify's built‑in delivery notifications?

Yes. You can use Shopify’s built‑in Local Delivery/Shipping notifications instead of (or alongside) EasyRoutes email/SMS. Avoid duplicate sends by disabling overlapping templates.

See: Delivery Notifications

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

Can I duplicate a route for future use?

Yes. Copy an existing route so you can reuse its stops and settings, adjust the schedule/driver, and re‑optimize for use on subsequent delivery days.

See: Edit Routes

Does EasyRoutes handle multiple depots?

Yes. Set specific start/end locations per route to represent different depots or driver home bases and plan accordingly.

See: Multiple locations/warehouses

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 kinds 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 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

How secure is EasyRoutes?

We use industry‑standard security: encryption in transit and at rest, scoped access, and secure billing via Shopify or PCI‑compliant processors. Data is used only to provide the service and is never disclosed to third parties.

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?

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 sync Xero orders automatically?

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