# Customize Checkout Address Fields

This document explains how to find and customize checkout address fields displayed on your Easy Digital Downloads checkout page. This feature allows you to streamline the checkout process, potentially reducing cart abandonment by removing unnecessary fields.

The checkout address fields' custom controls are built directly into EDD core, requiring no additional add-ons like [Checkout Fields Manager](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/checkout-fields-manager/) or [custom checkout fields code](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/custom-checkout-fields/).

You must have **EDD v3.3.8** or later to use this feature.

- [Accessing the Checkout Field Settings](#accessing-the-checkout-field-settings)
- [Using the Custom Address Fields Settings](#using-the-custom-address-fields-settings)
    - [Toggling Field Visibility](#toggling-field-visibility)
    - [Reordering Fields](#reordering-fields)
    - [Required Fields](#required-fields)
- [Saving & Previewing Changes](#saving-and-previewing-changes)
- [Other Considerations](#other-considerations)

Accessing the Checkout Field Settings
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Find these settings by going to **Downloads** → **Settings** → **Payments** from your WordPress dashboard.

Then select the **Checkout** tab.

![Easy Digital Downloads Checkout settings in WordPress.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/edd-settings-payment-checkout.jpg)Scroll down to the **Checkout Address Fields** section.

![The settings to customize checkout address fields in Easy Digital Downloads.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/customize-checkout-address-fields.jpg)Using the Custom Address Fields Settings
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The **Checkout Address Fields** section provides functionality to manage the visibility and order of the fields.

- Country
- Address
- Address 2
- City
- State / Province
- Postal Code
- Phone

### Toggling Field Visibility

Enable or disable individual fields by clicking the toggle switch next to each field name.

![Toggles to customize checkout address fields in WordPress.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/checkout-address-fields-toggles-edd.jpg)A blue toggle indicates the field is enabled and will be displayed on the checkout page. A grey toggle indicates the field is disabled.

### Reordering Fields

Drag and drop the fields to rearrange their order on the checkout page. Click and hold the hamburger icon (three vertical lines) next to a field name, then drag it to the desired position.

![Reordering checkout address fields in Easy Digital Downloads plugin settings.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/moving-address-frields-ezgifcom-video-to-gif-converter-2.gif)### Required Fields

Note that certain fields, such as **Country** and potentially **State/Province**, might be required if [tax settings](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/tax-settings/) are enabled on your EDD site. These fields will be indicated and cannot be disabled.

![Required checkout address fields in Easy Digital Downloads.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/required-checkout-address-field-edd.jpg)Saving and Previewing Changes
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After making any changes, click the **Save Changes** button at the bottom of the page to apply your modifications.

Preview the checkout page to ensure everything looks good on the front end.

![A preview of checkout form with custom checkout address fields created with Easy Digital Downloads in WordPress.](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/checkout-form-preview-edd.jpg)The default Checkout page (under **Pages**) contains and uses the EDD Checkout block to display the checkout form. The [`[download_checkout]` shortcode](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/download_checkout-shortcode/) can also be used.

Other Considerations
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- **Tax Requirements**: Be mindful of tax regulations in your region and ensure you collect the necessary information.
- **Payment Gateway Compatibility**: These checkout field controls are compatible with all EDD-supported [payment gateways](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/payment-gateways/).
- **User Experience**: While removing fields can simplify checkout, ensure you collect enough information to process orders efficiently.

More Resources

- [Checkout docs](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/categories/docs/checkout/)
- [Payment settings](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/payment-settings/)
- [Modifying required checkout fields](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/modifying-the-required-checkout-fields/)