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Why: Enable your members to conveniently order ingredients directly from their shopping lists via Instacart, enhancing their shopping experience and increasing engagement with your app.
Navigate: App Station > Settings > Integrations > Grocery (Instacart)
Quick Start
Go to App Station and select Settings.
Click on Integrations.
Find the Grocery (Instacart) section.
Enable the Instacart integration by toggling the setting.
Save your changes.
Detailed Instructions
Overview of the Integration
The Instacart integration allows your members to shop for ingredients directly from their shopping lists. When enabled, a "Shop with Instacart" button will appear on the shopping lists, allowing members to seamlessly transition to the Instacart platform for checkout.
Configuration Steps
1. Enable the Integration
To enable the Instacart integration:
Navigate to App Station > Settings > Integrations.
Find the Grocery (Instacart) section.
Toggle the setting to enable the integration.
2. Set Up the Feature Flag
The Instacart integration is gated behind a feature flag called instacart_integration. This flag is typically available for Launch+ pricing tiers. Ensure that this feature flag is enabled for your app.
3. Configure Tenant Settings
You can configure specific settings for your app related to the Instacart integration:
Enabled: This boolean setting allows you to enable or disable the Instacart checkout feature.
Country: Specify the country for Instacart availability (options are 'US' or 'CA').
To update these settings:
Go to App Station > Settings > Integrations.
Update the Instacart Configuration as needed.
Member Experience
Once the integration is enabled, members will see the "Shop with Instacart" button on their shopping lists. When they click this button:
The app will create a shopping list page on Instacart.
Members will be redirected to the Instacart marketplace to complete their purchase.
Important Notes
If you have both Instacart and Walmart integrations enabled, members will see options for both services on their shopping lists.
Ensure that your app's region supports Instacart; the integration may not be available in all areas.
Tip: Regularly check the integration settings to ensure everything is functioning correctly and that your members have the best shopping experience.