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DoorDash + Clover Integration

The DoorDash tablet on the counter, the ticket someone re-types into the POS, the menu that’s wrong in one place — that whole mess goes away when DoorDash talks directly to your Clover. Here’s how the integration works and what to watch for.

What it does

The DoorDash integration connects your DoorDash merchant account to your Clover POS so marketplace orders flow straight into the same system as everything else. Orders appear on your Clover (and kitchen printer or KDS) automatically — no separate tablet to babysit, no staff member re-keying tickets, no missed orders during a rush because someone didn’t hear the tablet chime.

It also flips who owns the menu. Instead of maintaining a separate DoorDash menu, you manage it from your Clover online menu: items, prices, and eligible photos sync over automatically. That means one source of truth — when you 86 an item or change a price on Clover, DoorDash follows.

Key features

  • Orders straight to the POSDoorDash orders fire into Clover and route to the kitchen like any in-house ticket — faster, cleaner, fewer errors.
  • Menu sync from CloverManage one menu on Clover and it updates on DoorDash automatically, including item photos that meet DoorDash’s requirements.
  • Separate DoorDash pricingYou can set higher DoorDash prices to offset marketplace commissions while keeping in-store prices untouched.
  • Item instructions & tips flow throughCustomer notes come with the ticket, and tips on pickup orders can flow into Clover with the order data.
  • Consolidated reportingDelivery revenue lands in the same Clover reporting you already use, so you finally see channels side by side.

Who it’s for

Restaurants, cafes, and quick-serve spots already doing meaningful DoorDash volume get the biggest win — every re-keyed ticket is a chance for a wrong order and a refund, and those add up. It’s also for owners who want honest numbers: when delivery orders bypass your POS, your sales reports, item analytics, and even sales-tax figures are incomplete.

One caveat worth knowing: the integration is built around your existing DoorDash marketplace account, and DoorDash’s commissions still apply to marketplace orders. For repeat customers, the cheaper play is pushing them to commission-free Clover Online Ordering on your own website — most successful operators run both and let DoorDash be the customer-acquisition channel.

What the savings fund

Cutting card fees is step one. Commission is the bigger leak.

Every dollar you stop paying to accept a card is a dollar back.

Getting started

You’ll connect your DoorDash merchant account to Clover and DoorDash enables Clover as your order protocol on their side — that step can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, so start before your busy season. Once live, review the synced menu carefully (categories, modifiers, photos) before turning orders on. There’s no separate monthly software fee for the basic connection; DoorDash’s standard plan terms apply.

I set it up for you

Picking and configuring the right Clover apps is part of what I do — alongside getting your card-processing cost down to near zero. Delivery integrations live or die on menu setup, so I’ll make sure your modifiers, pricing, and tax settings survive the sync before a single order goes live. Bring your setup to a free review and I’ll map out exactly which apps fit. Get my free Growth Audit.

FAQ

Common questions

How does the DoorDash integration work with Clover?

Once connected, DoorDash orders route directly into your Clover POS and print or display like any other order — no separate tablet, no re-keying tickets into the register.

Does my Clover menu sync to DoorDash?

Yes. Your DoorDash menu is managed from your Clover online menu, and updates like prices, items, and eligible photos sync over automatically. You can also set different DoorDash prices if you want to offset commissions.

How long does setup take?

The connection itself is quick, but DoorDash has to enable Clover as your order protocol on their side, which can take several days to a couple of weeks. Plan the switch ahead of a busy season, not during one.

What does it cost?

The integration is part of connecting your existing DoorDash merchant account; DoorDash’s normal marketplace commissions and plan terms still apply to orders. Check your DoorDash agreement for current rates.

What the savings fund

Cutting card fees is step one. Commission is the bigger leak.

Every dollar you stop paying to accept a card is a dollar back. The bigger number for most kitchens is the 15% to 30% a marketplace takes off the top of every delivery order -- and unlike interchange, that one you can remove entirely by owning the ordering.

One POS. Every order. No tablet farm.

I’ll wire DoorDash into your Clover the right way — and get your card-processing cost down to near zero while we’re at it.

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