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Access step-by-step guides to set up your store, manage your store operations, and make the most of your DoorDash partnership.

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Merchant onboarding guide

Welcome to DoorDash, these videos will walk you through setting your store up, building your menu, taking orders, and more.
  • Merchant Onboarding Guide

    Welcome to DoorDash! This video provides a comprehensive onboarding guide to walk you through the setup process and get your store ready to go live.

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  • Payments & Payouts

    This guide will show you how to set up and manage payments directly through the DoorDash Merchant Portal to ensure your payments are handled efficiently and on time.

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  • Point of Sale & Integrations

    Streamline your operations and increase efficiency by connecting your Point of Sale (POS) system directly to DoorDash. Integrating your POS allows you to manage all of your orders in one place.

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  • Menu Setup Guide

    Every successful restaurant starts with a great menu. In this video, we'll guide you through setting up and how to optimize your DoorDash menu to attract more customers and increase your sales.

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  • DoorDash Tablet Setup

    With the DoorDash tablet, you can easily manage orders and ensure a seamless experience for your customers and staff. This video will walk you through the simple steps to set it up and start managing orders efficiently.

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  • Train Your Staff

    A well-trained team is essential for a smooth and efficient restaurant operation. This video provides a comprehensive guide to training your staff on DoorDash's tools and best practices.

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  • DoorDash Commerce Platform

    This video will walk you through the DoorDash Commerce Platform. This suite of tools is designed to help you attract new customers, build your brand online, and increase sales with a custom branded website, cross-channel loyalty program, customizable mobile app and more.

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Follow these steps to launch your DoorDash store and start growing sales.
  • Get Started on DoorDash

    How to Sign Up for DoorDash as a Merchant

    Learn how to sign up for DoorDash, set up your store, and begin taking orders in no time.

    30 Sept 2024
    8 min read
  • Merchant Portal Store Essentials

    How to Set Up All Your Store Essentials on DoorDash

    Everything you need to know about how to get started setting up your store on the Merchant Portal, like adding your restaurant address, phone number, and store hours.

    9 Sept 2024
    5 min read
  • Menu Photography Best Practice

    How to Add Photos to Your Menu in the Merchant Portal

    Learn how to add your logo, photos and other ways to show off your menu and increase sales.

    4 Aug 2024
    10 min read
  • DoorDash Merchant Portal - Items and Descriptions

    How to Add Menu Items and Descriptions in the Merchant Portal

    Everything you need to know about how to add items to your menu, edit items and options, as well as how to temporarily deactivate them.

    13 Aug 2024
    9 min read
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    How to Operate and Manage Your Store on DoorDash

    Learn about DoorDash's tech tools, including the Merchant Portal, DoorDash Tablet, Business Manager app, and POS Integrations.

    28 Aug 2024
    7 min read
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    Set Up for Success: How to Go Live

    By following these simple steps, you can ensure your customers have access to key information about your restaurant that will encourage them to order from your store time, and time again.

    27 Sept 2024
    4 min read
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    How to Optimize Your Business on DoorDash

    Your optimization score is the key to understanding your store’s sales potential on DoorDash.

    3 Sept 2024
    5 min read

Operate and manage your store on DoorDash

A how-to on DoorDash's tech tools, including the Merchant Portal, DoorDash Tablet, Business Manager app, and more.

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New features

Explore the latest features available on DoorDash
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    Elevate Your DoorDash Menu with Instagram Photos

    Learn how to connect your Instagram and DoorDash accounts to drive brand awareness and sales — all while saving time and effort.

    26 Sept 2025
    8 min read
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    How to Manage DoorDash Customer Reviews on the Merchant Portal

    Everything you need to know about how the Customer Reviews tab works – from rating trends to viewing feedback.

    2 June 2024
    5 min read
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    How to Set Item-Level Prep Times

    Learn how to help DoorDash get Dashers to you at the right moment with accurate item prep times, reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.

    12 Sept 2025
    4 min read
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    What are Smart Campaigns and How Do They Work?

    DoorDash Smart Campaigns help automate promotions for merchants.

    1 July 2025
    4 min read
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    How to Enhance Your Menu with the Item Description Generator

    Learn how to create compelling menu descriptions with one click.

    29 Apr 2025
    5 min read
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NEW FEATURE

Manage orders from anywhere

Learn how Live Order Management (LOM) enables business owners to manage orders in real-time with the DoorDash Business Manager app.

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POS Integrations

Using your point of sale system with DoorDash
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    How to Integrate your POS with DoorDash

    Find out how to integrate your POS system with DoorDash so you can start receiving all of your orders in the same place.

    16 Aug 2024
    5 min read
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    POS Integration Overview

    We want to help ensure managing your restaurant is as smooth as it can be. One of the ways we do that is by integrating with your POS (point-of-sale) system.

    19 Aug 2024
    4 min read
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    How to Operate and Manage Your Store on DoorDash

    Learn about DoorDash's tech tools, including the Merchant Portal, DoorDash Tablet, Business Manager app, and POS Integrations.

    28 Aug 2024
    7 min read
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    How to Switch Your Order Protocol on DoorDash

    Choosing the right order protocol for your business could help increase efficiency.

    25 Sept 2025
    5 min read
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    Manage Your Square Integration with DoorDash

    Learn how to onboard, update your menu, manage orders, and other resources for your Square integration.

    14 Apr 2025
    6 min read
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    Manage Your Checkmate Integration with DoorDash

    Learn how to onboard, update your menu, manage orders, and other resources for your Checkmate integration.

    23 June 2024
    8 min read
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    Manage Your Hubster Integration with DoorDash

    Learn how to onboard, update your menu, manage orders, and other resources for your Otter integration.

    29 June 2024
    6 min read
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    Manage Your Deliverect Integration with DoorDash

    Learn how to onboard, update your menu, manage orders, and other resources for your Deliverect integration.

    20 June 2024
    6 min read

DoorDash Preferred Integrations Program

Learn about the DoorDash Preferred Integrations Program (DPIP), which tracks POS and middleware providers' integration health in real-time.

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DoorDash Commerce Platform

Learn about the features and tools in the DoorDash Commerce Platform that can help take your business to the next level
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    How to Grow Sales With the DoorDash Commerce Platform

    Discover how you can drive direct sales on your own channels using the DoorDash Commerce Platform — plus, five tried-and-true ways to get started.

    26 Sept 2025
    6 min read
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    How to Add a Smart "Order Now" Button to Your Website

    A customizable, online ordering button that makes it easy for customers to order directly from your site.

    1 Oct 2025
    4 min read
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    How to Build a Restaurant Ordering App That Drives Repeat Orders

    Learn how to build a restaurant ordering app that reflects your brand, drives loyalty, and increases orders—without writing a single line of code.

    6 Aug 2025
    7 min read
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    How You Can Deliver Directly to Your Customer with Drive On-Demand

    Maximize your profits by offering delivery without managing your own fleet of drivers.

    30 Sept 2024
    6 min read

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