How to Tip on a Delivery App

Add a tip for your delivery driver through the food delivery app after placing an order.

Steps

1
Open your food delivery app
such as UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub. Go to your active order or order history.
2
Tap on the current or completed order
to open the order details. Look for the "Add Tip" or "Change Tip" option.
3
Choose a tip amount
from the preset options or type a custom amount. The presets are usually a percentage of the total.
4
Confirm the tip
by tapping "Save" or "Done." The driver will see your tip after the delivery is finished.
5
Adjust the tip after delivery
if needed by editing the order within the app. You can increase or decrease the amount.

Should I tip before or after the delivery?Show

You can tip when you place the order. Many apps let you change the tip for up to an hour after delivery.

What is the standard tip for food delivery?Show

Fifteen to twenty percent of the order total is the standard tip for food delivery service.

Do all delivery apps allow tipping?Show

Yes, UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Instacart all have tipping options built into their checkout process.

Is it OK to tip in cash instead?Show

Yes, you can hand cash to the driver at the door. Some drivers prefer cash because they get it right away.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.