Automate Shopify Order Fulfillment with n8n
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Streamline your Shopify order fulfillment process by automatically retrieving fulfillment order IDs and marking them as fulfilled. This workflow is ideal for businesses selling digital goods or using fulfillment services for all products.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow is designed to automate the crucial step of fulfilling orders in your Shopify store. Many businesses struggle with programmatically fulfilling orders because they need the specific Fulfillment Order ID, which differs from the standard Order ID. This workflow elegantly bridges that gap by first retrieving all unfulfilled orders, then fetching the correct Fulfillment Order IDs using the Shopify API, and finally marking them as fulfilled. It's particularly beneficial for businesses focused on digital downloads or those who rely entirely on external fulfillment services, ensuring a smoother and more efficient post-purchase experience for your customers.
Key Features
- Automated Unfulfilled Order Retrieval: Automatically fetches all pending orders from your Shopify store.
- Fulfillment Order ID Extraction: Accurately identifies and retrieves the necessary Fulfillment Order IDs.
- Programmatic Fulfillment: Enables marking orders as fulfilled directly through the Shopify API.
- Configurable Notifications: Option to notify customers upon fulfillment.
- Customizable Triggers: Can be scheduled to run at your preferred intervals.
How To Use
- Set Up Schedule Trigger: Configure the
Schedule Triggernode to run the workflow at your desired frequency (e.g., daily, hourly). - Configure Global Settings: In the
Set Globalnode, replace{store-id}with your actual Shopify store ID. - Connect Shopify: Ensure your
Shopify Access Token accountcredentials are set up correctly for both theGet all Unfulfilled ordersandGet Fulfillment Ordersnodes. - Retrieve Unfulfilled Orders: The
Get all Unfulfilled ordersnode will fetch all orders with an 'unfulfilled' status. - Filter Orders: The
Filter Ordersnode is pre-configured to check for orders that are older than 24 hours, ensuring you're processing ready-to-fulfill items. Adjust therightValueif needed. - Loop and Get Fulfillment Orders: The
Loop Over Itemsnode iterates through the unfulfilled orders. For each order, theGet Fulfillment Ordersnode fetches the specific fulfillment order details using the order ID. - Mark as Fulfilled: The
Mark fulfillment orders as fulfillednode uses the retrieved fulfillment order ID to mark the order as completed in Shopify. Thenotify_customerparameter is set totrueby default to inform your customers. - Test and Deploy: Click the 'Test workflow' button on the
When clicking ‘Test workflow’node to verify the automation. Once satisfied, deploy the workflow.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "5833378c-7c12-4f19-844f-c21069371a7b",
"name": "Automate Shopify Order Fulfillment with n8n",
"nodes": 19,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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