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Next3pl Integration — Shopify Edited Order Sync (Account Editor)


This guide helps merchants using Next3pl understand how to configure the integration so that Account Editor order edits are always reflected correctly. Next3pl does not read live edits — orders must be fully finalized before Next3pl downloads them.


Important: Next3pl 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 Next3pl to download the finalized order.**



How the Integration Works


Next3pl 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 Next3pl 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 — Next3pl Skips the Order

Because payment status is still Authorized, Next3pl does not download the order. The order is invisible to Next3pl during the entire editing window.


Step 4 — Grace Period Ends

Shopify Flow automatically captures payment → Status updates to Paid.


Step 5 — Next3pl Downloads

Next3pl sees the order for the first time with all edits already included — correct items, quantities, and totals.



Step-by-Step Setup


📋 Step 1 — Change Payment Capture Setting in Shopify


Set Shopify to hold payment in Authorized state so Next3pl cannot import the order until editing is complete and payment is captured.


  1. Log in to Shopify Admin
  2. Go to Settings → Payments
  3. Scroll down to Payment capture method
  4. Select "Manually capture payment for orders"
  5. 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 Next3pl to download the finalized order.


  1. Download the Account Editor Delayed Master Flow file (provided with this guide)
  2. In Shopify Admin, go to Apps → Shopify Flow
  3. Click Import and select the downloaded .flow file
  4. Configure the grace period timing to match your editing deadline (e.g., 30 minutes)
  5. Click Activate to enable the Flow
  6. 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. Next3pl then downloads the order with all edits included.



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


Next3pl 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.


  1. Open your Account Editor app settings in Shopify Admin
  2. Navigate to the App Blocks or Account Editor configuration
  3. Find the Shipping Methods App Block
  4. Set it to Disabled
  5. 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. Next3pl 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.


  1. Open Account Editor app settings
  2. Find the Editing Deadline setting
  3. Set the deadline to match your Flow timing (e.g., 30 minutes)
  4. 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:


  1. New order arrives → Payment = Authorized (Next3pl does not see it ✅)
  2. Grace period active → Customer can edit in Account Editor — add/remove items, change quantities, update address
  3. Grace period expires → Shopify Flow automatically captures payment
  4. Payment becomes Paid → Next3pl downloads the finalized order ✅
  5. 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 Next3pl
  • ✅ Quantity changes reflected accurately
  • ✅ Address changes included in the download
  • ✅ No manual payment capture needed — fully automated


✅ Setup complete! Next3pl will always receive the final, correctly edited order. The entire flow is automated — no manual capture or Next3pl 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 Next3pl 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 Next3pl with all edits included
  • ✅ Verify shipping method changes are blocked (App Block disabled)



Troubleshooting


Issue

Likely Cause

Fix

Orders appearing in Next3pl too early

Payment capture set to "Automatically at checkout" 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 Next3pl

Edits were made after the grace period ended

Ensure all edits are completed before the grace period expires — Next3pl 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 — Next3pl 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?


If orders still don't sync correctly after following this guide, contact Account Editor Support and share:


  • 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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