How to Use Shopify Flow to Automate Repetitive Tasks & Boost Efficiency
Custom Workflows Without Code: Automate tedious tasks like tagging customers, flagging high-risk orders, or restocking inventory—no developer needed.
Triggers That Save Time: Set actions to run automatically based on order events, customer behavior, or product changes.
Efficiency That Scales: Eliminate manual busywork and empower your team to focus on growth and customer experience.
Why Shopify Flow Is a Game-Changer for Operations
Shopify Flow works like an invisible team member, automating tasks across orders, inventory, customers, and apps. From fraud checks to VIP segmentation and restock alerts, it turns repetitive actions into smooth, hands-free workflows—speeding up operations, reducing errors, and giving you more time to focus on growth.
How Shopify Flow Simplifies Store Management
Flow uses simple if/then logic to automate everything from email tagging to inventory updates. It integrates with your favorite apps—like Klaviyo, LoyaltyLion, or Recharge—so workflows can span across your entire tech stack. Set rules once, and let them run every time the trigger conditions are met. No scripts, no spreadsheets, no stress.
How to Automate with Shopify Flow in 5 Easy Steps
Open Flow in Your Admin
Go to your Shopify admin > Apps > Shopify Flow. Install the app (if not already) and explore the pre-built templates for common automation workflows.
Choose a Trigger Event
Select the starting point for your automation—this could be an order created, inventory updated, or customer placed their fifth order. Triggers launch your workflow in real time.
Add Conditions to Refine the Flow
Use conditions to specify when actions should run. For example, only tag customers if their order total is over $200 or if the product is from a specific collection.
Define the Action to Be Taken
Pick what happens next—send internal emails, add tags, update fields, notify teams, or integrate with third-party apps for marketing, loyalty, or fulfillment.
Test and Activate Your Workflow
Run a test to ensure your flow behaves as expected. Then activate it to go live. You can edit, pause, or clone workflows at any time as your needs evolve.
What Businesses Are Saying
Rachel Lee
“We used Flow to automatically flag large orders and notify our warehouse—it’s saved us hours each week.”
Marcus Bello
“Segmenting VIP customers and syncing that to Klaviyo was seamless. Our retention campaigns now run themselves.”
Hannah Brecht
“Shopify Flow replaced five manual processes for our team. We’re getting more done with fewer people.”
