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This offer is only valid for new Dashers (individuals signing up for a Dasher account for the first time) in select markets and is non-transferable. Limit one redemption per Dasher. To qualify, eligible Dashers must activate their Dasher account and complete the required number of deliveries within 7 days of account activation in an eligible market by 11:59PM on the last day of the offer period. Dashers who meet all requirements will receive the Kickstart Reward amount specified on this page. The Reward will be deposited into the Dasher account within 5 business days after the qualification period ends. DoorDash reserves the right to withhold or rescind payments in cases of error, suspected fraud, illegality, or violations of the Dasher Independent Contractor Agreement or these Terms.

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DoorDash | The DoorDash driver blog highlights stories from the community and spotlights dashers, while providing information around earnings, perks & rewards.

Learn how to use the Dasher app step by step: setup, going online, accepting orders, earnings, and safety tools. The complete guide for new Dashers.

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How to Use the DoorDash Dasher App: The Complete Guide

Your guide to Black Friday on DoorDash: when to dash, where to go, and how to maximize earnings during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

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United States

What Dashers Need to Know About Dashing on Black Friday

The best place for Dashers to receive the most DoorDash offers: hotspots.

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DoorDash Hotspots: How to Find the Best Places to Dash

Review our comprehensive safety guidelines for Dashers who deliver by bike.

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DoorDash Delivery Bike Safety Guidance

You deserve recognition for your hard work, which is why Dasher Milestones takes your dashing achievements and turns them into real-life Dasher perks.

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Unlock New Perks with Dasher Milestones 

With so many ways to earn on DoorDash, Dashers can choose the offers that work best for them.


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United States, Canada & Australia

Make the Most With More Ways to Dash

More than half of all Dashers identify as women, and DoorDash is committed to advancing safety for these Dashers.

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United States, Australia & New Zealand

How DoorDash Promotes Safety for Women Dashers

Enjoy exclusive offers on gas, new tires, DoorDash, and more through 7/7. 

Summer of Dasher Deals

Save during the Summer of Dasher Deals 

Explore how delivering alcohol with DoorDash opens up new earning opportunities for Dashers, and learn about the practices and regulations that ensure responsible deliveries.

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How to Deliver Alcohol with DoorDash as a Dasher 

Learn how DoorDash's Earn by Time mode works, how the guaranteed active hourly rate is calculated, and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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DoorDash's Earn by Time Mode, Explained

Surprise the moms in your life with gifts as special as they are — and get exclusive savings while you’re at it.


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Mother's Day Deals 2024

Nervous about your first delivery? Seven experienced Dashers share what their first dash was actually like and what they learned from it.

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My First Dash: 7 Dashers Share How Their First Delivery Went

Bicycle messengers have been zipping through the streets for decades, getting parcels and packages wherever they need to go. Now, in the age of app delivery, being Dasher is a great way to earn more with DoorDash.

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Bike Delivery Strategies: Make the Most of Your Time

Learn how the Shop & Deliver program helps Dashers earn more on their own time.

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Shop & Deliver: How Does Grocery Delivery Work as a Dasher on DoorDash?

From New York City to Las Vegas, seasoned Dashers share what makes particular urban areas and neighborhoods their favorites to dash in.


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The Best Cities in America for Delivery Drivers with DoorDash

Enter our Dash Madness Sweepstakes and take advantage of tax time discounts.

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Don’t Miss Your Shot to Save and Win This Season

Learn how delivering with DoorDash can also lead to tax savings. 

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Deliver with DoorDash? Save 25% on Your Taxes with TurboTax Premium

Learn about the opportunities and potential benefits of the DoorDash Pizza Program.

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How Does Pizza Delivery Work on DoorDash as a Dasher?

Here are some tips to enjoy a safe and joyful Saint Patrick's Day.

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Navigating St. Patrick's Day Roads: Tips for Safe Driving

New to dashing? Learn how seasoned Dashers handle the 7 most common on-the-road problems, from missing items to unreachable customers.

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Solutions to Common Live Dashing Issues

Are you a new Dasher? Boost your Dasher rating with these tips from seasoned Dashers on how to achieve a 5-star delivery.

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Tips for a 5-Star Delivery

Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or a special someone — check out exclusive savings on gas, tires, and more. 

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Valentine's Day Deals 2024 

If you require additional help on or off your dash, contact the support team or explore the Dasher Support Hub for additional resources.

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How to Contact Dasher Support

DoorDash offers flexible options for choosing your own hours. Earn extra cash at the times that work best for you.

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How to Fit Dashing Into Your Schedule

Dashing during busy times, when Peak Pay is in effect, and staying in hotspots are great strategies to help you earn with DoorDash. 

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Three Steps to Maximize Your Earnings 

We share all the details that Dashers need to know about fulfilling orders from Best Buy. 


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Answers to Questions on Accepting & Delivering Offers From Best Buy

Discover the benefits of e-bike and electric scooter delivery in the world of urban delivery. 

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Dashing in the City: The Benefits of E-Bike and Scooter Delivery

We’ve got cash prizes, cash back, and big savings — just for you.

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Dasher Holiday Deals are Here

The Dasher Community Council ensures that Dashers help shape DoorDash’s features and future. Discover how you can be a part of it.

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What is the DCC, and How Can You Get Involved?

From drive-thrus to fine dining, we walk you through best practices for customer order pickups.

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How to Pick Up a DoorDash Order: Finding Your Way Around Any Restaurant

Just getting started delivering with DoorDash? Learn about perks for new Dashers to increase your earnings.

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Early Bird Perks if You Deliver With DoorDash

DashRoots gives Dashers a voice in issues that impact their business, including supporting flexible work, local businesses, food security, and neighborhood resilience. 


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Introducing DashRoots: The Voices of Local Neighborhoods

Learn about the gig economy, why it's here to stay, and how DoorDash is a great way to earn.

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The Gig Economy and Delivering with DoorDash

The GasBuddy in-app integration will allow Dashers to find the cheapest fuel options in their area while delivering with DoorDash.

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When you Deliver with DoorDash, You Can Save More with GasBuddy in the Dasher App

DoorDash is committed to supporting Dashers through a variety of programs and partnerships. Get to know our resources for success.

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Dasher Resources for Financial Success Delivering with DoorDash

Get to Know DoorDash Safety Features for Drivers

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United States & Canada

Get to know our safety features

To celebrate the folks who deliver with DoorDash, we teamed up with Marvel to create The Dashers, a one-of-a-kind comic book that illustrates Dashers’ heroic roles in their local communities and their personal pursuits. 

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Celebrating DoorDash Delivery Drivers as Our Heroes 

Delivering with DoorDash allows students to make their own hours and earn when they want.

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Top 5 Reasons College Students Deliver with DoorDash

People from all walks of life deliver with DoorDash. Meet Özgür.

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Özgür from Twin Falls, ID

Groups like the Dasher Community Council ensure that anyone who delivers with DoorDash has a hand in shaping its future.

Elevating Dasher Voices through the Dasher Community Council

Deliver with DoorDash? Now you can stay on track with Clerkie, a debt and money assistant.

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Dashers Stay on Track with Clerkie

Drive with DoorDash? Dashers can find a healthcare plan that fits their needs with Stride.

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Deliver With DoorDash & Find Your Healthcare Plan with Stride

Dashers find a lot to love about delivering with DoorDash on a bike. Here's your guide to bike dashing. 

DoorDash Bike Delivery Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Bike Dashing

In April 2021, we ran the first-ever “Dasher Giveback Sweepstakes" for Dashers who deliver with DoorDash.

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Dasher $50k Sweepstakes: a Perk of Delivering with DoorDash

Learn how delivering with DoorDash can also lead to savings on auto care. 

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Drivers Who Deliver With DoorDash Save on Auto Care with CarAdvise

Main Street Strong details DoorDash's commitment to help restaurants on the road to recovery.

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