# Checkout Flow

> A checkout flow is the sequence of steps a customer follows to complete a purchase, from cart review through payment information entry to order confirmation.

- **URL**: https://dodopayments.com/glossary/checkout-flow

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## What is Checkout Flow?

Checkout flow refers to the step-by-step process customers follow to complete a purchase on an online store or app. It begins when a customer adds items to their cart and ends when the payment is successfully made. A smooth and user-friendly checkout flow is essential for reducing cart abandonment and improving the shopping experience.

**Steps in a Checkout Flow:**

- Customers review the items they want to purchase, including quantities and prices.

- They either log in to their account or proceed as guests.

- Provide their shipping address and select a delivery method.

- They add in their payment details, such as credit card or digital wallet details.

- Customers review the order summary and confirm the purchase.

## Learn More

- [Build a high-converting checkout page without code](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/build-checkout-page-no-code)
- [How to optimize pricing page conversion](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/pricing-page-conversion-optimization)
- [Add a payment link to your landing page](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/add-payment-link-landing-page)