> ## Documentation Index
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# Shipping regions

> Group orders by delivery area using zip codes, then filter the board by region.

Regions let you label orders by delivery area — a lightweight way to group work for stores that ship or deliver to different zones.

## How regions work

A region is a **name plus the zip codes** that belong to it (for example, "North side" with its postal codes). You manage regions in a simple table where you can add, edit, and delete them.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a region">
    Give it a name and the zip code(s) it covers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Orders pick up their region">
    Orders are grouped by region based on their delivery address, so you can see and organize work by delivery zone.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Regions are a labeling and grouping aid for the board — they help you organize orders by delivery area. Dashprep does not calculate shipping rates or plan delivery routes.
</Note>