Address validation
Enable address autocomplete so customers get live suggestions as they type their address. The user can select a suggestion or decide to type their address themselves. Configure this under Admin > Settings > Checkout > Address collection preferences. See Address collection preferences in the Shopify documentation.Shipping address
Billing and shipping address
Under Admin > Settings > Checkout > Advanced preferences > Address collection, enable the setting Allow shipping and billing address to be different. This lets customers specify a separate delivery address from their billing address, which is common for gift orders or business purchases.What to require?
Under Admin > Settings > Checkout > Customer information , configure the following fields to match your business model:| Field | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Full name | Require first and last name — all carriers require the full name of the recipient. |
| Company name | Optional if you sell to both consumers and businesses (B2B and B2C). Required if you only sell B2B. Don’t include if you only sell B2C. |
| Company VAT number | Optional if you sell to both consumers and businesses (B2B and B2C). Required if you only sell B2B. Don’t include if you only sell B2C. |
| Address line 2 (apartment, unit, etc.) | Optional — useful for apartments and office buildings but not needed for all deliveries. |
| Shipping address phone number | Required — most European carriers either require a phone number or provide a significantly better delivery experience when one is available (delivery notifications, SMS updates, and contact in case of issues). |
Scandinavian addresses typically don’t use state or province fields. Shopify handles this automatically based on the selected country.