How to Order Food with DoorDash

Use DoorDash to get food from your favorite restaurants delivered to your home.

In this guide (4 steps):

1.What is DoorDash?
2.Set up the DoorDash app
3.Place your first order
4.Track your order and save money

What is DoorDash?

~29s

DoorDash is one of the most popular food delivery apps in the United States. It lets you order from restaurants, fast food chains, and even convenience stores. How it works: 1. Pick a restaurant and choose your food on the app 2. A "Dasher" (delivery driver) picks up your order 3. The Dasher delivers it to your door 4. You can watch the process on a map DoorDash charges a delivery fee, service fee, and you can add a tip. Prices may be slightly higher than ordering directly from the restaurant.

Set up the DoorDash app

~25s

1. Download "DoorDash" from the App Store or Google Play Store 2. Tap "Sign Up" — enter your email, create a password, enter your name 3. Enter your delivery address 4. Add a payment method: - Tap the account icon > Payment > "Add Card" - Enter credit or debit card information, or use Apple Pay/Google Pay DoorDash often offers discounts for new users — look for "First order free delivery" or "$10 off" banners.

Place your first order

~39s

1. **Find a restaurant:** - Browse the home screen or search for a specific restaurant or food type - Check delivery time and fee under each restaurant 2. **Build your order:** - Tap a restaurant to see the menu - Tap items to add to your cart - Customize items if needed 3. **Review your cart:** - Tap the cart icon at the bottom - Check the breakdown: food cost, delivery fee, service fee, tax 4. **Choose delivery or pickup:** - Delivery brings it to your door - Pickup lets you get it yourself (no delivery fee) 5. **Add a tip and place the order:** - Choose a tip amount - Add delivery instructions (gate code, apartment number) - Tap "Place Order"

Track your order and save money

~37s

After ordering, the app shows real-time updates. 1. You see each step: confirmed, preparing, Dasher assigned, on the way 2. Track the Dasher on a map once they pick up your food 3. You get a notification when they are arriving 4. Rate the Dasher and food after delivery **Save money with DashPass** ($9.99/month): - $0 delivery on orders over $12 from DashPass restaurants - Reduced service fees - Pays for itself if you order 2-3 times per month **Other tips:** - Look for "Offers" or "$0 delivery" restaurants - Order during off-peak hours for lower fees - Use pickup to save on fees

Quick Tip

DoorDash often sends discount notifications. Keep notifications on for the best deals.

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