How can I add a custom text field for every order that I will be able to update later if necessary?

Technical Q&A

Topic summary

Goal: Add a per-order custom text field (URL) in Shopify for products with dynamic QR codes, editable after purchase (e.g., to fix a wrong or missing link). Preference: native solution without coding or apps.

Context: Theme is Sense. The field should exist at the order level (one per order) and be modifiable later.

Options under consideration:

  • Shopify Metafields: Being explored; concern it may be overkill and not the simplest native path. Metafields are custom data fields you can attach to Shopify resources (e.g., orders) and display via theme or apps.
  • Code-based approach: Referenced a YouTube tutorial that appears to require substantial coding. The author has coding experience but is new to Shopify and hesitant.
  • App-based solution: Considered for easier integration and greater flexibility; seeking advice on which approach is more robust.

Status: No solution chosen; no definitive guidance received. Discussion remains open with key questions on feasibility of a no-code native method and robustness vs. complexity of Metafields vs. apps.

Summarized with AI on December 26. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi everyone. I am selling goods that have a unique QR code printed on them. These QR codes are dynamic (it can link to any page on the web and I can change the link whenever I want, even after print).

I would like to add a custom text filed to every order, something like this :

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What is the easiest way to do this ? Is it possible without coding and without an app ?

I should be able to change it later on if needed (for example, if the customer has entered a wrong URL or left it blank or changed its mind).

So it is basically a text field (URL) at the order level (one per order). A field that can be changed if necessary after the product has been shipped to the final customer (if needed).

I would prefer a native Shopify solution but if it’s not possible, of course I’ll look into apps then.

Thank you for your help and support.

PS: Current theme : Sense

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yes please. I am looking into Metafields right now but before using this method I am wondering if it’s not overkill and there is no native & easy solution to do so ?

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something like this I guess then?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQZXSQhS2Ds

but it requires quite a lot of coding experience (which I have) but I am not sure I feel confortable to do do as I am new to the Shopify plateform.

Maybe the app solution is better than and will offer an easier integrated solution and more flexibility later on, if needed. I am not sure what I should decide. What is the more robust solution ?