Set up RTRN Returns + Exchanges
Everything you need to go from install to live, in order. Takes about 20 minutes.
Return address
Prepaid labels
Window
Outcomes
Branding
Needs action
Before you start
- Your return policy: window, reasons and final-sale items
- Your return address
- An EasyPost account, if you want prepaid labels
Setup steps
Install RTRN and choose a plan
Apps › RTRN/XCHNG › PlansFree handles up to 15 returns a month. Starter adds prepaid labels and a branded portal; Essential adds unlimited returns and workflows.
Add your return address
RTRN › ShippingAdd where returns should be sent. On Starter and up, add more destinations and route by product or location.
Connect EasyPost (optional)
RTRN › Shipping › Prepaid labelsPaste your EasyPost API key to generate prepaid labels. Choose who pays, and set a restocking or label fee if you want to.
Without EasyPost, customers see your return address and ship the item themselves.Set your policy and outcomes
RTRN › Policy & outcomesSet the return window, the reasons customers choose from, final-sale rules and photo requirements. Decide which outcomes to offer: exchange, store credit and refund.
Offer exchange and store credit before refund. Many customers take them when they're the first choices shown.Brand your portal and link it
RTRN › Return portalAdd your logo and colors. Link the portal from your footer or help page, and turn on the returns button in customer accounts.
Edit customer emails
RTRN › EmailsReview the emails for return requested, approved, received and completed.
Automate with workflows (Essential)
RTRN › WorkflowsCreate rules such as auto-approving returns under $50 or sending damaged-item returns for manual review.
After setup
- Watch the Returns page's Needs action tab daily.
- Check Analytics for top return reasons by product.
- Use Shopify Flow triggers to notify your team when a return is received.
Troubleshooting
A customer can't find their order.
They need the order number and the email used at checkout. Orders outside the return window can't be started.
Labels aren't generated.
Check the EasyPost key under Shipping and that prepaid labels are turned on.
A product shouldn't be returnable.
Add it to final-sale rules under Policy & outcomes.
Ready to install RTRN?
Install from your Shopify admin, then follow this guide step by step.