> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.recart.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.recart.com/developers/public-api/order/create-an-order.md).

# Create an order

Create an order in Recart. It sends the associated receipt flow to the recipient. Flow must be active to send the message.

```json
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```


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