How to Activate Cash on Delivery in Shopify (2026) — Step-by-Step

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to activate Cash on Delivery (COD) in Shopify using the updated 2026 settings panel. Shopify often changes the Payments dashboard, so this walkthrough shows the exact and current method that still works today. You’ll see how to enable COD, set order instructions, restrict COD to specific regions, and avoid the most common setup mistakes that cause orders to fail. Whether you're running a local delivery store or a full ecommerce brand, this guide will help you configure COD properly, safely, and without confusion. Perfect for beginners and experienced sellers.