How do I add gift recipient information to my Shopify checkout?

Adding Gift Recipient Information to Shopify Checkout

Collecting gift recipient information at checkout serves multiple purposes: it enables personalized packing slips, separates gift orders in your fulfillment workflow, and feeds data for post-purchase marketing that targets the gift giver with future gifting occasions. Each of these downstream benefits compounds the value of a simple checkbox and text field addition to your checkout flow.

Implementation Options by Shopify Plan

Downstream Uses of Gift Recipient Data

• Packing slip personalization - Print the recipient name and gift message on the packing slip in a designated Gift section so the unboxing experience matches the personal gift context.
• Fulfillment tagging - Use Shopify Flow to automatically tag all orders where the gift checkbox is selected, creating a filtered fulfillment view for gift orders that need special handling.
• Post-purchase email to giver - Send the gift giver a follow-up 7 days after Mother's Day with a thank-you message and a next gifting occasion prompt, using the gift flag to segment them from standard purchasers.