How to create time slots and set capacity
What this article covers
Time slots let customers choose when they want delivery or pickup.
Capacity controls how many orders can book each slot, so your team does not get overloaded.
What is a time slot?
A time slot is a delivery or pickup window, for example:
09:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
18:00 - 21:00
Each slot can have:
Start time
End time
Active days
Max capacity
How to create a time slot
Go to App -> Settings -> Time Slots.
Create a slot with these fields:
Start time
End time
Active days (which weekdays this slot is available)
Max capacity (how many orders can select this slot per day)
Save the slot when done.
Repeat for each delivery window you want to offer.
How capacity works
Capacity is counted per slot, per date.
Example:
Slot: 13:00 - 17:00
Capacity: 10
When 10 orders already selected that slot on the same date, the slot is no longer available for new customers on that date.
This helps prevent overbooking.
Recommended slot setup (starting point)
For most stores, start with 2 to 4 slots:
Morning: 09:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Evening: 18:00 - 21:00 (optional)
Capacity suggestion:
Small team: 5 to 10 per slot
Medium team: 10 to 25 per slot
Large team: based on real driver/packing capacity
Adjust weekly based on actual fulfillment speed.
Important behavior to know
Time slots only appear on their active days
Full slots are hidden/blocked automatically
If no slots are available for a selected date, customers cannot choose a time
Slot availability is also affected by lead time, cutoff, holidays, and method rules
Plan limits
Time slots are limited by plan:
Free: up to 5 time slots
Standard: up to 20 time slots
Pro: unlimited time slots
If you hit your limit, remove unused slots or upgrade your plan.
Common mistakes
Overlapping slots with unclear operations
Capacity set too high (team cannot fulfill)
Capacity set too low (slots sell out too early)
Wrong active days selected
Very short slot windows that are hard to fulfill
Quick troubleshooting checklist
If customers cannot see time slots:
Confirm time slots are created
Confirm active day includes the selected date
Confirm slot capacity is not full
Check lead time and cutoff settings
Check holidays/blackout dates
Check delivery method settings (time selection enabled)
In short
Create clear slot windows
Set realistic capacity per slot
Review and adjust based on real order volume
Good time slot design improves customer experience and keeps your operations stable.