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ReturnDesk
Overview

WindCodex ReturnDesk

Overview

WindCodex ReturnDesk adds a complete self-service returns workflow to WooCommerce. Customers can submit return requests from their My Account page without contacting customer support. Store managers review requests in a dedicated admin dashboard and update statuses, triggering automated WooCommerce-styled emails at each stage.

Customer Orders → Return Window Opens → Customer Submits Request

                        ┌-----------------------┤
                        │                       │
                   Admin Reviews          Auto-email sent
                        │                  to customer

              ┌-----------------┐
              │  Update Status  │
              │  pending        │
              │  approved ------┼--→ WooCommerce email to customer
              │  rejected ------┼--→ WooCommerce email to customer
              │  cancelled      │
              └-----------------┘

All request data is stored in a custom database table ({prefix}returndesk_requests) created on activation.

ReturnDesk is a standalone workflow tool. It does not automatically process refunds - approving a request is an administrative action that signals intent; refunds must be issued separately through WooCommerce order management.


Requirements

RequirementMinimum
WordPress5.8
WooCommerce7.0
PHP7.4
MySQL5.7
WooCommerce HPOSCompatible