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ACT Logistics Integration — Shopify Edited Order Sync (Account Editor)

This guide helps merchants using ACT Logistics understand how to configure the integration so that Account Editor order edits are always reflected correctly. ACT Logistics does not read live edits — orders must be fully finalized before ACT Logistics downloads them.

Important: ACT Logistics uses the **Account Editor Delayed Master Flow to delay order downloads. Payment is held in Authorized state while customers edit, then the Flow captures payment automatically after the grace period — triggering ACT Logistics to download the finalized order.**

How the Integration Works

ACT Logistics downloads orders from Shopify only when payment status is "Paid". The Account Editor Delayed Master Flow creates a grace period between order creation and payment capture — giving you time to edit the order in Account Editor before ACT Logistics ever sees it.

Step 1 — Order Created

Customer places an order → Payment is Authorized (not yet captured).

Step 2 — Grace Period Active

The editing window opens. Customer or merchant can edit the order in Account Editor — add items, remove items, change quantities, update address.

Step 3 — ACT Logistics Skips the Order

Because payment status is still `Authorized`, ACT Logistics does not download the order. The order is invisible to ACT Logistics during the entire editing window.

Step 4 — Grace Period Ends

Shopify Flow automatically captures payment → Status updates to Paid.

Step 5 — ACT Logistics Downloads

ACT Logistics sees the order for the first time with all edits already included — correct items, quantities, and totals.

Step-by-Step Setup

📋 Step 1 — Enable Manual Payment Capture in Shopify

Set Shopify to hold payment in Authorized state so ACT Logistics cannot import the order until editing is complete and payment is captured.

Log in to Shopify Admin
Go to Settings → Payments
Scroll down to Payment capture method
Select "Manually capture payment for orders"
Click Save

⚠️ 7-day limit: Shopify Payments authorizations expire after 7 days. Always capture payment within this window after editing is complete.

⚡ Step 2 — Import the Account Editor Delayed Master Flow

The Account Editor Delayed Master Flow is a pre-built Shopify Flow automation that holds payment capture for a configurable grace period, then captures automatically — triggering ACT Logistics to download the finalized order.

Download the Account Editor Delayed Master Flow file (provided with this guide)
In Shopify Admin, go to Apps → Shopify Flow
Click Import and select the downloaded .flow file
Configure the grace period timing to match your editing deadline (e.g., 30 minutes)
Click Activate to enable the Flow
Click Save

⬇️ Download Account Editor Delayed Master Flow📝 How the Flow works: When a new order is created, the Flow waits for the configured grace period. After the wait, it automatically captures payment — changing the status from Authorized to Paid. ACT Logistics then downloads the order with all edits included.

🏷️ Order tagging: This Master Flow also **adds a tag to the order when the grace period ends and payment is captured. This tag can be used to identify orders that have been processed through the Account Editor editing flow.**

🚫 Step 3 — Disable Shipping Methods App Block in Account Editor

ACT Logistics does not support shipping method changes during the editing window. To prevent customer confusion, you must disable the Shipping Methods App Block in Account Editor settings.

Open your Account Editor app settings in Shopify Admin
Navigate to the App Blocks configuration
Find the Shipping Methods App Block
Set it to Disabled
Click Save

🛑 Do not skip this step. If the Shipping Methods App Block is left enabled, customers may attempt to change their shipping method during the editing window. ACT Logistics will not reflect these changes, leading to incorrect shipping and customer complaints.

⏱️ Step 4 — Configure the Editing Deadline

Set how long customers have to edit their order before the grace period expires and payment is captured. This deadline should match the timing configured in the Shopify Flow.

Open Account Editor app settings
Find the Editing Deadline setting
Set the deadline to match your Flow timing (e.g., 30 minutes)
Click Save

📝 Keep timings in sync: The editing deadline shown to the customer should match (or be slightly shorter than) the grace period in Shopify Flow. For example, if the Flow waits 30 minutes before capturing, set the editing deadline to 25–30 minutes so customers see an accurate countdown.

✏️ Step 5 — Your Account Editor Workflow

Once setup is complete, this is the automated flow for every order:

New order arrives → Payment = Authorized (ACT Logistics does not see it ✅)
Grace period active → Customer can edit in Account Editor — add/remove items, change quantities, update address
Grace period expires → Shopify Flow automatically captures payment
Payment becomes Paid → ACT Logistics downloads the finalized order ✅
Order is shipped with all edits included — no manual intervention needed

What happens after this setup:

✅ Correct order total — removed items not counted
✅ Added items appear correctly in ACT Logistics
✅ Quantity changes reflected accurately
✅ Address changes included in the download
✅ No manual payment capture needed — fully automated

✅ Setup complete! ACT Logistics will always receive the final, correctly edited order. The entire flow is automated — no manual capture or ACT Logistics configuration required.

Settings Summary

Where	Setting	Value
Shopify → Settings → Payments	Payment capture method	`Manually capture payment for orders`
Shopify → Apps → Shopify Flow	Account Editor Delayed Master Flow	Active — grace period configured
Account Editor → App Blocks	Shipping Methods App Block	Disabled
Account Editor → Settings	Editing Deadline	Configured (e.g., 30 min)

Testing Checklist

Before going live, run through this checklist to confirm everything works correctly:

✅ Place a test order — verify it does not appear in ACT Logistics immediately
✅ Make edits during the editing window — add/remove items, change address
✅ Wait for the grace period to expire
✅ Confirm payment is captured automatically by the Flow
✅ Confirm order appears in ACT Logistics with all edits included
✅ Verify shipping method changes are blocked (App Block disabled)

Troubleshooting

Issue	Likely Cause	Fix
Orders appearing in ACT Logistics too early	Payment capture not set to Manual, or Flow not activated	Verify payment capture = "Manually capture payment for orders" and the Account Editor Delayed Master Flow is Active
Orders not appearing after grace period	Flow is not capturing payment correctly	Open Shopify Flow → check the run history for errors → re-import if needed
Edits not reflected in ACT Logistics	Edits were made after the grace period ended	Ensure all edits are completed before the grace period expires — ACT Logistics does not read live edits
Customer changed shipping method	Shipping Methods App Block is still enabled	Disable the Shipping Methods App Block in Account Editor settings
Authorization expired (no payment captured)	Grace period exceeds 7-day limit	Reduce grace period to well under 7 days (recommended: 30 min – 2 hours)

Best Practices

Keep the grace period short — 30 minutes to 2 hours is ideal for most stores
Always disable the Shipping Methods App Block — ACT Logistics cannot process shipping changes
Sync the editing deadline in Account Editor with the Flow timing so customers see an accurate countdown
Monitor Shopify Flow run history after launch to confirm payment captures are firing correctly
Test the full flow end-to-end before going live with real orders

Need Help?

Your store URL
Screenshot of Shopify → Settings → Payment capture method
Screenshot of Shopify Flow → Account Editor Delayed Master Flow status and run history
The affected order number

Updated on: 08/04/2026

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