Why does my Doordash keep pausing [FIXED!]
Driving for DoorDash is a great way to make money on the side. However, the app can be cumbersome at times. Dashers reported some common issues, including crashes, errors, and persistent pauses.
If your Dasher app hangs repeatedly, or doesn’t place your orders, there could be a number of reasons why this is happening. Usually this is related to a bug in the application rather than some kind of bug on the dasher side.
Why does my DoorDash keep pausing
Your DoorDash keeps pausing for a number of reasons. The most common reason is that you don’t have enough GPS signal for the app to properly track your location.
Read on for details on the different reasons DoorDash keeps hanging, as well as information about other bugs and bugs in DoorDash.
Insufficient GPS signal
DoorDash uses the GPS on your phone to track your location during delivery. DoorDash will attempt to dispatch orders as close to you as possible, if you have a poor GPS signal it will not be able to accurately track and update your location.
You can correct this by making sure location tracking is turned on on your phone and that you are in a location with a good GPS signal.
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You declined too many orders
DoorDash drivers are free to choose when they work and when they don’t. However, if you cancel an order that is already in progress, you will extend the delivery time for your customers. To prevent this, DoorDash assigns orders less frequently to drivers who cancel.
The best way to avoid this is to take responsibility for your scheduled sprints and try not to cancel orders once they are already underway.
Your Dash is suspended
Shifts can be paused while quickly browsing the app. If you don’t receive any new orders, you may have paused your shift without realizing it. You can also pause subsequent orders after the current order is completed.
For more information on suspending the Dasher app, you can visit the Dasher Help Center on DoorDash.com.
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Why does DoorDash keep logging me out?
Repeated logouts are another common mistake dashers often make. This problem is usually caused by outdated applications.
DoorDash keeps logging you out because your app is out of date. Updating your app should fix the problem. If the update doesn’t work, you can also clear the app cache to try to fix the problem.
If you’d like to learn more about troubleshooting issues with the Dasher app, you can check out the Dasher Help Center on DoorDash.com.
I can’t end Dash on Doordash
Sometimes, the DoorDash app will make an error and refuse to let you end the sprint. You might get a prompt that the app failed to end the sprint, or you might just gracefully stop receiving orders.
This is usually just the wrong result. Closing the app and reopening it should fix the problem, according to reports online. You may have to force close the app to reset properly.
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final thoughts
Dashing can be a great side hustle, but it’s also often a source of frustration when dashers encounter errors. One of the most common problems with the Dasher app is when your phone’s GPS isn’t showing or updating your location correctly.
Other common mistakes include repeatedly quitting the application. To correct these issues, you should make sure your Dasher app is up to date. If that doesn’t work, you can try force closing and reopening the app, or clearing the app cache in the phone settings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask in the comments section.
