How to Set Up Magical Preorder & Presale

Magical Apps·Published February 26, 2025 · Last updated March 6, 2026setup

Install Magical Preorder & Presale from the Shopify App Store, then follow the steps below to go live.

Step 1: Create a preorder rule

In Shopify admin, go to the Magical Preorder app.
Click Create rule.

Magical Preorder dashboard with Create rule button

On the Create rule page, under Essentials:
- Enter a title.
- Select the products you want the rule to apply to.

Create rule page with Essentials section and product selector

Click Save and confirm the rule shows as Active.

Step 2: Activate app embed block

Note: This is a one-time setup. If you've already done it, skip this step.

In the Magical Preorder app, click Activate app embed block.
In the theme editor, toggle Magical Preorder on.
Click Save.

Theme editor App embeds panel with Magical Preorder toggle

That's it — Magical Preorder is now live on your storefront.

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