Using Optional Fields and Order Notes in a COD Form
Decide when optional fields such as email, landmark, alternate phone, or order notes improve fulfillment and when they only make the form longer.
Practical guidance for COD forms, checkout choices, validation, and order capture.
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Decide when optional fields such as email, landmark, alternate phone, or order notes improve fulfillment and when they only make the form longer.

Validate phone numbers in a way that catches obvious mistakes while still accepting legitimate local formats and mobile users.

Compare COD and prepaid checkout as customer options, then structure the store so each method is explained without confusing the buyer.

Reduce obvious fake or low-intent COD submissions with layered checks that keep the form easy for genuine customers.

A field-by-field guide to building a short, clear COD form that works well on mobile without sacrificing the information needed for delivery.

Understand how COD fits into a Shopify workflow, what information a merchant actually needs, and where COD can create operational friction if the process is unclear.