One of the most exciting parts of opening an online store is seeing your products fly off the virtual shelves. �That is, until you realize that you have to process all of these orders. And then, panic strikes.

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While this might seem like a lot of work, we�ve totally got your back. In just 5 fast steps you can be an order-processing pro.

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Step 1

Go to Orders > Process Orders and click the Order ID you want to process.

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Step 2

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Review the order details and keep an eye out for suspicious or fake-looking information. See our article on identifying fraud for tips.

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Step 3

For most merchants, the order payment will already be authorized � simply click Apply under the Capture menu to collect payment.

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Step 4

Print the invoice, packing slip and shipping label for your shipment.

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Step 5

Click Complete Order to send a shipped confirmation email to your customer. The order status will be changed to Shipped in your store.

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And that�s it. Really.

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For more info, see our complete guide to order management and processing.

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Summary

The faster you can process orders, the faster your customers will receive their goods, and the more likely they are to shop with you again.