To retrieve the user ID in Webflow when a customer places an order, you can use Webflow's Ecommerce API and the Order Placed Webhook.
Here's a step-by-step guide to implementing the "Past Orders" tab in the user page:
1. Enable Webflow Ecommerce API: First, you'll need to enable the Ecommerce API in your Webflow project. To do this, go to Project Settings > Integrations > Enable API Access. Once enabled, you'll be provided with an API Key and Site ID.
2. Set up the Webflow Order Placed Webhook: In the Webflow Designer, head to the Project Settings > Ecommerce > Webhooks. Click "Add Webhook" and set the Event as "Order Placed". In the URL field, specify the endpoint where you want to receive the webhook data. This endpoint could be a serverless function or any backend service you prefer.
3. Handle the Webhook payload: When an order is placed, Webflow will send a POST request to the specified webhook URL. In your backend, you can handle this request and extract the necessary data, including the user ID. The payload will include information such as order details, customer details, and more.
4. Retrieve the user ID: Once you have received the Webflow webhook payload, you can extract the user ID from the payload. Typically, the customer's information will be available under the `customer` or `client` object in the payload, which should include the user ID associated with the order. You can then store or use this user ID to fetch the past orders.
5. Display past orders in the user page: Now that you have the user ID, you can use it to query the Webflow Ecommerce API to retrieve past orders for that user. You can make a request to the Ecommerce API's `/collections/orders` endpoint, passing the user ID as a filter parameter. This API call will return a list of orders associated with the given user ID, allowing you to display the past orders in the "Past Orders" tab on the user page.
By following these steps, you should be able to retrieve the user ID in Webflow and implement the "Past Orders" tab in the user page as desired.