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How to Stop Pre-Orders and Start Regular Sales

Learn how to stop offering pre-orders and start selling products as regular in-stock items.

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Pre-Order Button Conditions

The Pre-Order button will appear only if:

  • Inventory is 0 or less.

  • Continue selling when out of stock is enabled.

  • Track quantity is enabled.

How to Disable the Pre-Order Button

  1. Go to Shopify Admin > Products.

  2. Select the product you want to update.

  3. For each variant:

    • Set the inventory quantity above 0, OR

    • Uncheck Continue selling when out of stock.

Fulfilling Existing Pre-Orders

  • Make sure your stock levels cover all outstanding pre-orders.

  • Fulfill orders as usual once inventory is updated.

What Happens Next?

Once you update the inventory or disable pre-order settings:

  • The product button will automatically switch from Pre-Order to Add to Cart.

  • Your store will resume handling orders as regular in-stock purchases.

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