
Enable Express Checkout: Simplify Your Online Store's Purchase Flow
Express checkout bypasses the shopping cart, sending customers directly from product pages to checkout. This streamlined process is ideal for single-product stores looking to reduce cart abandonment and simplify purchasing.
Features:
- Replaces "Add to Cart" with "Purchase" button
- Removes shopping cart and cart icon
- Maintains product inventory until checkout completion

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How to Enable Express Checkout:
- Access the Cart panel
- Toggle "Enable express checkout" on
How to Disable Express Checkout:
- Access the Cart panel
- Toggle "Enable express checkout" off
Note: Disabling is recommended when adding multiple products to your store but isn't possible for subscription products.
Troubleshooting Multiple Items Orders:
- Issue: Customers ordering multiple items when leaving checkout to edit orders
- Solution: Customers should clear their carts before editing order totals
- Exception: Quantity adjustments allowed when meeting minimum order requirements
Best Practices:
- Use for single-product stores
- Monitor order patterns
- Consider customer needs when setting minimum order amounts
- Process partial refunds through order management system if needed
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