Change your delivery location directly in the DoorDash app or website

You can change where DoorDash delivers to at any point before you place an order, or switch to a different address for a new order. The app stores your saved addresses, so you can toggle between home, work, or anywhere else you regularly receive food. If you are ordering on the website instead of the app, the process is nearly identical.

The fastest way is to tap or click the address bar at the top of the screen — it usually shows your current delivery location. A menu will open showing all your saved addresses. Tap the one you want, and the restaurant list will update to show what is available at that new location. If the address you need is not saved yet, you can type a new one into the search field and add it on the spot.

Once you have selected a new address, review the restaurants that deliver there before you proceed to checkout. Some restaurants do not reach every part of a city, so the options may change significantly depending on where you are sending the order.

Key Takeaways

  • Tap the address bar at the top of the DoorDash app to see all your saved delivery locations and switch between them when ready.
  • You can add a brand-new address on the spot by typing it into the location search, even if you have never ordered there before.
  • Changing your delivery address updates which restaurants are available, because not all restaurants deliver to every neighborhood.
  • You can change your address at any time before checkout, or start a completely new order to a different location without canceling.

Add a new address to your account so you can reuse it later

Saved addresses make switching locations faster on future orders. When you type a new address into the location search, DoorDash will ask if you want to save it. Select yes, and give it a label like "Work" or "Mom's House" so you can find it quickly next time.

You can also add addresses manually from your account settings. Open the app, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select "Saved Addresses" or "Delivery Addresses" depending on your app version. Tap the plus icon to add a new one. Type the full street address, apartment or unit number if there is one, and a label. DoorDash will confirm the address on a map before saving it.

Labels matter because they help you spot the right address in a list. "123 Main Street" means nothing on the fourth order of the day, but "Work — 123 Main Street" tells you exactly where that delivery goes. You can edit or delete saved addresses from the same settings menu anytime.

Switch addresses mid-order without losing your cart

If you have already added items to your cart and then realize you are ordering to the wrong location, you do not have to start over. Tap the address bar again and select a different saved address. Your cart will stay intact, but the app will check whether that restaurant delivers to the new location.

If the restaurant does not deliver to your new address, the app will tell you and ask whether you want to keep shopping or pick a different restaurant. If it does deliver there, your items stay in the cart and you can proceed to checkout as normal. This is much faster than clearing everything and starting a new search.

The one exception is if you change addresses after you have already paid. Once an order is confirmed and payment has gone through, you cannot change the delivery location — you would need to contact DoorDash support to cancel and start over.

Use the map to confirm your exact delivery spot

When you enter or select an address, DoorDash shows it on a map. Take a moment to look at the map and make sure the pin is in the right place. Addresses can be ambiguous — a corner building might have entrances on two different streets, or an apartment complex might have multiple buildings. The map pin shows exactly where the driver will go.

If the pin is in the wrong spot, tap it and drag it to the correct location. This is especially important for apartments, office buildings, or anywhere the main address might not be where you actually want the food delivered. You can also add delivery notes in the checkout screen — things like "Ring apartment 4B" or "Leave at side door" — so the driver knows where to find you.

Understand delivery zones and why some addresses do not work

Every restaurant on DoorDash has a delivery zone — the area around the restaurant where they will send orders. If you enter an address outside that zone, DoorDash will not let you order from that restaurant, even if it is only a few blocks away. This is not a DoorDash restriction; it is the restaurant's choice about how far they will deliver.

When you change your address and the restaurant list shrinks or disappears entirely, it usually means you have moved outside the delivery zones of the restaurants you were looking at. Switching back to your original address will bring them back. If you are trying to order to a new neighborhood, search for restaurants in that area instead of changing the address on an existing search.

Some areas have very few delivery options, especially outside city centers. If you cannot find restaurants delivering to an address, that neighborhood may not be covered by many DoorDash partners yet. Try searching for the address anyway — you might find a few options — but if nothing comes up, that location is not currently served.

Manage your saved addresses to keep your list organized

Over time, your saved addresses list can get cluttered if you do not clean it up. You might have old work addresses, temporary locations, or duplicates. Go to your profile settings and select "Saved Addresses" to see the full list. Tap any address to edit its label or delete it entirely.

Keeping your list to the places you actually use — home, work, a regular friend's house — makes it faster to find the right one when you are hungry and in a hurry. You can always add a new address on the fly if you need somewhere else, so there is no reason to keep old ones around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my delivery address after I have already placed the order?

No. Once DoorDash confirms your order and processes payment, the delivery address is locked in. If you realize you ordered to the wrong place, contact DoorDash support through the app to see if they can cancel it. If the order has already been picked up by a driver, you will need to arrange a solution with the driver or the restaurant directly.

Why does the restaurant list change when I switch addresses?

Each restaurant decides how far they will deliver. When you move to a different address, you may move outside the delivery zone of some restaurants and into the zone of others. This is why a restaurant available at your home address might not deliver to your work address, even if they are only a few miles apart.

Can I set a default delivery address so I do not have to change it every time?

Yes. The address you use most often will eventually become your default, and DoorDash will show it first when you open the app. You can also manually set a default by going to your profile settings and selecting "Saved Addresses," then marking one as your primary location. You can still change it for any individual order.

What if my address is not showing up correctly on the map?

Tap the map pin and drag it to the correct spot. You can also add delivery notes during checkout to give the driver more detail — for example, "Building B, third floor" or "Gate code 1234." These notes help the driver find you even if the address pin is slightly off.

Do I need to update my address in my DoorDash account settings, or just when I order?

You only need to update it when you order. If you want to save an address for future use, add it to your saved addresses list in settings so you can reuse it quickly. Otherwise, you can type any address into the location search at checkout without saving it permanently.