How to create WooCommerce orders from Google Sheets

Note: This is a pro feature. Please ensure you have purchased the pro version.

Step 1 – Open Your Connected Google Sheet #

Click on the “Order Create” menu option. This will:

• Trigger authentication for your connected WooCommerce store.
• If authentication is successful, a sidebar will appear with the order creation form
• If you face authentication issues (e.g. nothing loads, shows error, or remains stuck), try the following:
  • Log out of all Google accounts except the one with access to the Sheet.
  • Clear browser cache or try Incognito Mode.
  • Reconnect the plugin following the steps in the video linked below.

Note: If you face authentication issues, please follow the steps in the video below:

Step 2 – Fill Out the Order Details Form #

Once the sidebar opens, you’ll see a form similar to WooCommerce’s native order creation screen.

Required Fields:

• Customer Details: Name, email, phone (used for billing & shipping)
• Billing & Shipping Address: All key fields supported including address, city, postcode, country
• Search Product Field: Start typing to search for products in your store. It uses smart search and displays matching results instantly.

🛑 Note: The product SKU, product ID fields can’t be edited. It will be populated automatically based on the selected product in the search product field.

🛑 Note: You can add multiple products. The sequence of selection matters, or the quantity may get altered.

🔁 How Product Selection & Quantity Works #

When adding products, keep the following in mind:

• ✅ SKU and Product ID are automatically filled based on your selected products. These fields cannot be edited manually.
• ⚠️ Quantity fields must follow the product selection order.
  • Example:
    • Selected Products: T-shirt, Shoe, Watch
    • Entered Quantities: 2, 5, 7
    • This will create: 2 T-shirts, 5 Shoes, and 7 Watches.
  • If you enter quantities out of order, the product-quantity pairing may mismatch.

To avoid confusion:

• Always double-check the product sequence.
• Keep quantity inputs in the same order as product selection.

💳 Payment Method Selection #

• Available WooCommerce payment methods (e.g., Direct Bank Transfer, Cash on Delivery) are fetched dynamically.
• Select any valid method from the dropdown. These are pulled from your WooCommerce payment settings.

Step 3 – Click “Create Order” #

Once all fields are filled:

• Click the “Create Order” button at the bottom.
• The system will validate your input and send the order data to WooCommerce.
• On success, the form will reset, and the new order will appear:
  • In your WooCommerce Orders dashboard
  • In your connected Google Sheet (including order ID, status, and synced fields)

Final Tips #

• Orders are created under guest checkout unless customer email already exists in WooCommerce.
• You can revisit and update the order via your standard WooCommerce interface.
• This feature works seamlessly with your existing FlexOrder sync settings.