DoorDash is a service app that allows you to make money by delivering food for local restaurants. When you first sign up, you’ll be prompted to enter your home address as your pickup location.
However, there may be times when you want to change your default pickup location so that you can meet new people or have more opportunities. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to change your DoorDash pickup location and see why it’s important.
Why Should You Change Your DoorDash Pickup Location?
There are a few different reasons why you might want to change your DoorDash pickup location:
More Opportunities: If you work in a busy, touristy area, you might find that you have more orders than you can handle. The key to having more opportunities with DoorDash is to enable more people to order from you. If you live in an area where there are few restaurants, you’re less likely to get orders.
Meet New People: If you live in a busy, touristy area, you’re likely to meet people from all over the world. If you’re working in a more suburban area, you’ll likely meet people from your local community. This can be a great way to meet new people.
Earn More Money: The more orders you have, the more money you can earn. It also helps you earn more tips if you drive to a busy area.
How to Change Your DoorDash Pickup Location
If you need to change your pickup location, you can do so in the DoorDash app.
- To change your pickup location on DoorDash, first open the app and tap on the profile icon in the upper left-hand corner.
- Then, tap on “Settings” and scroll down to the “Delivery Address” section.
- Here, you can either edit your current address or add a new one.
- Once you’ve updated your pickup location, tap on the “Done” button in the upper right-hand corner.
Pro Tips: Where should you change your DoorDash pickup location?
When choosing a new pickup location, there are a few things you can keep in mind:
Traffic: If you select a new pickup location that is in an area with a lot of traffic, you may have more orders that you can handle. However, it’s also important to make sure that you have a realistic amount of time to make deliveries.
Popularity: If you select a new pickup location that has a lot of popularity and a high demand, you may have fewer orders that you can handle. However, it’s also important to make sure that you have a realistic amount of time to make deliveries.
Size of City: The larger the city, the more people there are who may want to order food. The smaller the city, the fewer people who may order food.
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Can’t find the place you want to change your pickup location?
If you’re having trouble finding a good new pickup location, there are a few things you can try:
Zoom Out: If you’re zoomed in too close on the map, this can make it difficult to select a new pickup location. Zoom out to a more general view of the map and then try again.
Zoom Out Again: If you’ve zoomed out as far as you can and still can’t find a good pickup location, try zooming out one more time. You might be surprised at how different things look when you zoom out again.
Pick the Next DoorDash Restaurant Near You: If you’re having trouble finding a good new pickup location, try selecting the next DoorDash restaurant near you. This will ensure that you’ll have a high-traffic area.
Why can’t I change location on DoorDash?
There are a few reasons why you might not be able to change your pickup location on DoorDash:
The area is too small: If you select an area that’s too small, you won’t be able to find a pickup location. You can increase the size of the area by dragging the boundaries out.
The area is too large: If you select an area that’s too large, you won’t be able to find a pickup location. You can decrease the size of the area by dragging the boundaries in.
The area is too busy: If you select an area that’s too busy, you won’t be able to find a pickup location. You can decrease the size of the area by dragging the boundaries out.
How to Change DoorDash Location After Order?
There are a few ways that you can change your DoorDash pickup location after an order has been placed.
If you need to change your pickup location after you’ve placed your order, you can do so by following these steps:
- Tap on the “My Orders” tab in the DoorDash app.
- Find the order that you want to change the pickup location for and tap on it.
- Tap on the “Change Pickup Location” button.
- Enter the new pickup location that you want to use.
- Tap on the “Confirm” button.
That’s all you need to do! Once you’ve changed the pickup location, the restaurant will be notified and will start preparing your order for the new location.
If you are assigned as a guest order, than follow the below steps:
Cancel the Order: If you were assigned an order and the guest is nearby, you can cancel the order. From there, you can select a new pickup location where you want to deliver the order.
Ask the Guest to Change the Pickup Location: If you were assigned an order with a guest that is not nearby, you can ask the guest to change the pickup location. From there, you can select a new pickup location where you want to deliver the order.
Ask the Guest to Pickup at Another DoorDash Restaurant: If you were assigned an order with a guest that is not nearby and you do not want to change the pickup location, you can ask the guest to pickup the order at another nearby DoorDash restaurant. From there, you can select a new pickup location where you want to deliver the order.
Conclusion
Do you want to pick up orders from a different location than your usual one? Maybe you are heading out for an extended vacation, or maybe you simply want to try something new. No matter what your reasons are, the good news is that you can now change your pickup location on DoorDash. This article has explained how and why you would want to make this switch.
