How to Do Preorder on Shopify | Tutorial 2026 Pre-Order App Setup

Learn step-by-step how to set up pre-orders in Shopify, from enabling a “Pre-Order” button to configuring payments, inventory limits, and fulfillment rules. This tutorial walks through the full Shopify preorder flow using a preorder app, so you can start selling out-of-stock or upcoming products without breaking your storefront or reports. What you’ll learn: How to setup Shopify preorder (full guide) Pre-order vs backorder basics Adding a “Pre-Order” button to product, collection, and quick-buy Partial payment and deposit options Setting variant-level preorder limits Fulfillment controls and shipping updates Translating and customizing preorder text Testing and going live Install Essential Preorder Back in Stock: https://apps.shopify.com/essential-pr...