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How to create a Rule with Magical Preorder

Kyle Godon·Published · Last updated help

Creating a rule is how you define which products are available for preorder and how they behave throughout the preorder timeline.

Steps to Create a Rule

  1. Click theView Rules button from your dashboard to go to the Rules page. 2.Click theCreate Rule button.
  2. In theEssentials section:
    • Enter aTitle for your rule. This title will appear in your list of rules and may be included in customer-facing emails. Use something clear and specific like: “Blue Snowboard – July 10 Launch.”
    • Select the product(s) this rule applies to.
  3. Configure thethree-stage preorder settings: -Preview Stage – Show product details without allowing purchases. -Active Stage – Allow customers to place preorders. -Closed Stage – End the preorder and prevent further purchases.

Each stage can be turnedon or off using the toggle in the top-right corner of its section.

For example, if you’re only planning to run a preorder campaign without a preview, you can disable the Preview stage.

Prefer to see it in action? Watch this short video to see how to set up a rule step by step:

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Originally from our Help Center

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