How to Sign Up for Instacart Account? (Includes Instacart Application Process)

How to open an Instacart account?

Want to open an Instacart account? It is very easy and you can easily get used to the app.

You need to sign-up through your Desktop. The signup process for customers and drivers is different.

How to open Instacart account for shoppers:

• Step 1: Open and visit the official site of Instacart here.
• Step 2: You would be asked to enter your area’s zip code.
• Step 3: After scanning the zip code, you would be asked to sign up with your email address. You can also link your Google account or sign up with your Facebook authentication.

Just download the app on your iOS or Android and that is it! Your Instacart account has been set up.

Now you can order whatever you want!

How to open Instacart account for drivers:

• Step 1: Visit the official site for Instacart drivers here.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign up to shop and earn’ option and add in your details
• Step 3: Download the Shopper app for Instacart and click on the “log in” button.
• Step 4: Enter your phone number to get a code and type it in.
• Step 5: Make sure you fulfill all your requirements and tap on your desired job option.
• Step 6: Fill in the details and voila!

Your account is set up now. Just pass the background test and you can start working.

Instacart Application Process:

Applying for Instacart has never been easier. You deliver items to the customer and earn good money. Here is how you can apply for Instacart.

• Step 1: Visit the Instacart Driver website and click on the “Sign-up to Shop and Earn” button.
• Step 2: You would be required to fill in your details. These include
  • Your full and last name
  • Your email address
  • Phone Number
  • Country
  • Zip Code
• Step 3: The initial process is complete, now you need to download the Instacart app on your phone and tap the “Log in” option. It is because you have already signed up that you can choose the log-in option
• Step 4: Enter your phone number and you will receive a code that you have to enter.
• Step 5: Make sure you read and go through the “Requirements List”. Tap on the “I meet the requirements” option if you do. The requirements include you to be:
  • 18+ years.
  • Be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
  • And eligible to work in the United States.

Now you have the option to choose from either the “Shop & Drive” or “Shop Only” option.

For Shop and Drive

If you choose the Shop and Drive option, here is what you need to do.

• Step 1: Tap on the Check Profile option. Here you would be asked to do numerous tasks
• Step 2: Scan your ID card and take a selfie to verify it is you.
• Step 3: Add your license card details and verify your address.
• Step 4: Finish your paperwork by adding in your Account No# IRS
• Step 5: Click on the Consent to Background Check tab and add in your social security
• Step 6: Link your bank account to get your pay
• Step 7: Set up your Instacart account that would help you shop for the customer.
• Step 8: Submit your profile and enable your location.

That is it for the Shop and Drive option. You need to wait for your Background Check to come back positive and you are good to go.  Also read: All About Costco Instacart Delivery

Instacart application for shop only

If you do not want to deliver the items, you can choose the Shop Only option.

The specification includes:

• You need to be a part-time employee at one of the supermarkets.
• You do not need to own a car. The item would either be delivered through a driver or the customer would pick it up.

Instacart Driver Application

Want to work as an Instacart delivery driver? Well, the application process is beyond easy and simple.

Here is what you have to do.

• Step 1: Open the Instacart Driver website.
• Step 2: Tap on the “Sign-up to Shop and Earn” button.
• Step 3: Fill in your details such as,
  • Full name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Cell Number
  • Country
  • Postal Code

After completing the signup process through Instacart’s official site, you need to complete the application process

• Step 4: Download Instacart on your phone and log in with your details.
• Step 5: Add your phone number to receive a code
• Step 6: Enter the code
• Step 7: Go through the “Requirements List” and agree if you do meet the requirement list
• Step 8: Tap on the Shop and Drive option for your application.
• Step 9: Tap on Check Profile to start your application
• Step 10: Scan your ID card
• Step 11: Take a selfie to match the picture of your ID card.
• Step 12: License card details and verify your address.
• Step 13: Enter your Account No# IRS
• Step 14: Agree to a Background Check from Instacart
• Step 15: Enter your social security number
• Step 16: Link your bank account
• Step 17: Submit your profile and enable your location.

That is all you need to do send your application for the Shop and Drive option.

The next step requires you to wait until you receive a response from the background check.

The requirements that Instacart asks you to fulfill are not that scary. You need to fulfill the following aspects.

• • 18+ years.
  • Be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
  • And eligible to work in the United States.

Instacart Job Application

You can now work with Instacart to earn money. Either deliver and shop for items or shop only. The choice is completely yours. These are some steps that you need to follow to sign up for a job at Instacart

• Step 1: Visit the Instacart Driver website and choose the “Sign-up to Shop and Earn” button.
• Step 2: Fill in the details to complete the signup.
  • Full and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone Number
  • Country
  • Zip Code
• Step 3: Once your account has been made, you need to download the Instacart app and log in.
• Step 4: Enter your phone number to receive a code
• Step 5: Enter the code to further your application
• Step 5: Read through the “Requirements List” and tap on the “I meet the requirements” option.

The requirements include the applicant to be:

• • 18+ years.
  • Be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
  • And eligible to work in the United States.

The initial process is complete. Now you have two options to choose from. You can Shop and Drive or Shop Only.

Instacart Job Application For Shop and Drive 

For Shop and Drive option, here is what you need to do.

• Step 1: Click on the Check Profile option.
• Step 2: Scan your ID card and to complete identification verification, take and attach a selfie.
• Step 3: Enter your license card details and verify your address.
• Step 4: Add your Account No# IRS
• Step 5: Consent to a Background Check and add your social security number
• Step 6: Link your bank account.
• Step 7: Submit your profile and enable your location.

Your Shop and Drive application has been sent. Wait for your Background Check to come back positive and you are good to go. Also read: How Much Can You Make With Instacart?

Instacart Job Application For Shop Only

If you do not want to deliver the items, you can choose the Shop Only option. You would be notified when an order has been placed and you can start assembling the items.

The specification includes:

• You need to be a part-time employee at one of the supermarkets.
• You do not need to own a car. The item would either be delivered through a driver or the customer would pick it up.

How to use Instacart?

Instacart is very easy to use. Other than the fact that customers can get groceries delivered to their homes, using Instacart has never been easier.

Before you start shopping, you need to complete the signup process.

• Step 1: Open the official site of Instacart.
• Step 2: Enter your zip code.
• Step 3: Sign up with your email address. You can also link your Google account or sign up with your Facebook authentication.

This Sign up process is best done through the browser. Here is how you shop!

• Step 1: After you have completed the signup process, choose the store you want to shop from.
• Step 2: If you see the item you want to purchase, tap on the plus sign on the corner of the item. You can also increase their quantity. If you want to buy something specific, you can write it down on the search bar.
• Step 3: Before checking out, make sure you have added in your account details. Also, add in any promo deals.
• Step 4: When you have all your items, tap on the shopping cart icon on the screen.
• Step 5: Tap the Checkout tab at the bottom and make sure your delivery time and address are correct. You can choose to deliver on the same day or schedule a day
• Step 6: Enter your phone number and hit Continue.
• Step 7: If you want, you can choose to Tip the driver through the app or later.
• Step 8: Hit place order and you are done!

When the driver has picked up your grocery items, you will be notified and the approximate time would be added. Enjoy your items by staying at home!

How to change the tip on Instacart?

You can tip the Instacart delivery driver online when you order your grocery items. The process is very simple

How to tip Instacart delivery driver through the Instacart app

• Step 1: Click on the Go to Checkout option
• Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Delivery Tip 
• Step 3: Tap on the option that says Change
• Step 4: Choose the amount you want to tip and hit Save Tip

How to tip Instacart delivery driver through the website 

• Step 1: Click on the Checkout page and tap on Delivery Tip
• Step 2: Tap the option that says Change
• Step 3: Choose the amount you want to tip and hit Save Tip 

You can also change or add tips after the delivery through the app and the website as well.

Add or Change Tip through the website after delivery

• Step 1: Click Account on the top right corner
• Step 2: Tap the option that says Your Orders
• Step 3: Choose View Order details
• Step 4: On the top of the page, tap on the Rate Order option.
• Step 5: After rating the order, you can update the tip.

Add or Change Tip through the Instacart app after delivery

• Step 1: Click on the three lines on the top left corner of the screen.
• Step 2: Tap on Your Orders
• Step 3: Tap on the Rate and tip option.
• Step 4: Update the tip.

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