How to Start Working for Doordash

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Wait until you are at least 18 years old.. Make sure you have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use with the app.. Ensure you have access to a working vehicle.

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1

Wait until you are at least 18 years old.

Step 1

Wait until you are at least 18 years old.

2

Make sure you have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use with the app.

Step 2

Make sure you have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use with the app.

3

Ensure you have access to a working vehicle.

Step 3

Ensure you have access to a working vehicle.

4

Have a valid driver's license and insurance for your vehicle.

Step 4

Have a valid driver's license and insurance for your vehicle.

5

Ensure you have a clean driving record.

Step 5

Ensure you have a clean driving record.

6

Go to https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/ and sign up.

Step 6

Go to https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/ and sign up.

7

Consent to a background check and driving record check.

Step 7

Consent to a background check and driving record check.

8

Request an activation kit or schedule an in-person orientation.

Step 8

Request an activation kit or schedule an in-person orientation.

9

Activate the Red Card that you received in your kit.

Step 9

Activate the Red Card that you received in your kit.

10

Connect your bank account to DoorDash to receive direct deposits.

Step 10

Connect your bank account to DoorDash to receive direct deposits.

11

Look at the heat map in the app to see where the most orders are being placed.

Step 11

Look at the heat map in the app to see where the most orders are being placed.

12

Schedule your shifts ahead of time in the areas you want to drive in.

Step 12

Schedule your shifts ahead of time in the areas you want to drive in.

13

Drive to the area your scheduled shift is in before the shift starts.

Step 13

Drive to the area your scheduled shift is in before the shift starts.

14

Fill out the pre-shift checklist to check-in to a scheduled shift and start driv

Step 14

Fill out the pre-shift checklist to check-in to a scheduled shift and start driving.

15

Wait for an order to come in and tap "Accept Order.

Step 15

Wait for an order to come in and tap "Accept Order.

16

Click on "Route" to choose a navigation app to get you to the restaurant.

Step 16

Click on "Route" to choose a navigation app to get you to the restaurant.

17

Slide the slider bar at the bottom of the screen when you get to the restaurant.

Step 17

Slide the slider bar at the bottom of the screen when you get to the restaurant.

18

Check the order's items off and slide the slider bar at the bottom of the screen

Step 18

Check the order's items off and slide the slider bar at the bottom of the screen.

19

Deliver the order to the customer.

Step 19

Deliver the order to the customer.

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