Download DoorDash - Dasher

DoorDash - Dasher is the driver-focused app for people who deliver DoorDash orders. It lets Dashers review available delivery offers, accept work, follow pickup and drop-off directions, and keep track of delivery activity and earnings. The app is intended for couriers rather than customers ordering meals. Before downloading, check DoorDash’s current requirements in your area, since eligibility, vehicle options, and available delivery opportunities can vary by location.

To deliver, you generally need to create a Dasher account, meet DoorDash’s age and eligibility rules, and complete its identity and background-check process. Requirements may include a valid driver’s license and access to an approved vehicle, though some markets offer delivery by bicycle, scooter, or on foot. The exact rules differ by location and can change, so confirm the requirements shown during registration before relying on the app for work.

The app presents delivery offers with details such as the estimated payout, distance, and pickup or drop-off information, although the information available can vary by market. You can review an offer and decide whether to accept it. Once accepted, the app guides you through collecting the order and delivering it, with navigation and prompts for completing each stage. Read offer details carefully, as delivery policies and the effects of declining or unassigning orders may vary.

There is no guaranteed income amount: earnings depend on factors such as local order volume, time spent delivering, distance, promotions, tips, and the pay terms applicable in your market. The app provides information about offers and delivery activity, but gross earnings are not the same as take-home profit. Vehicle costs, fuel, taxes, and other expenses may reduce what you keep. Review the current pay information and local rules before deciding whether the work suits you.

A delivery app needs location access to show nearby work and provide navigation while you are delivering. DoorDash may also use location and account activity to support delivery operations, subject to its current privacy policy and your device settings. Location access can affect how well features work if it is restricted, and background location may use additional battery. Before installing, review the app’s permissions and DoorDash’s privacy information, and adjust settings to match your comfort level.