A checkout link takes a shopper straight to a pre-filled checkout with the exact products (and discount) you choose — no browsing, no adding to cart. When a buyer is already high-intent, sending them through a product page first only adds steps and loses momentum, especially in urgency-driven campaigns. Checkout links remove that friction and take the shopper directly to purchase. Orders with a discount code applied are more likely to convert, so a checkout link with a built-in offer is a strong nudge.
→ Open Orders → Checkout links in your Shopflo dashboard.
When to Use Checkout Links
Reach for a checkout link whenever you already know the product and the moment is high-intent — take the buyer straight to checkout instead of the product page.
Limited-stock drops — for sneaker-style or time-sensitive launches where speed and urgency matter, skip the PDP and drop buyers directly into checkout.
WhatsApp & community pushes — share a link for a specific product to your WhatsApp list or community.
Sale & retargeting comms — when you already know which product to push, link straight to it.
Cart recovery — pair with abandoned-cart style follow-ups to bring shoppers back to a ready-to-buy checkout.
The payoff is conversion: removing browsing steps in high-intent, time-sensitive moments means more shoppers reach checkout and complete the purchase.
How to Create a Checkout Link
Step 1: Go to the Orders tab in the left sidebar and select Checkout links, then click New Link.
Step 2: Give the link a title (required, e.g. "Season Drop") and an optional description.
Step 3: Under Order Item, click Add product, search for and select the product and variant(s) for this link, then click Add. Set the quantity if needed.
Step 4 (optional): Click Add discount? and pick an existing discount, or choose Create a quick discount to make one on the spot. The cart total updates to reflect it.
Step 5: Click Generate Checkout link. Your new link appears in the Checkout links list with its status, order value, and creation date.
How to Share the Checkout Link
From the Checkout links list, open the Share Checkout Link option for any link. You'll get:
A ready-to-copy checkout URL — click the copy icon to grab it.
A Message (e.g. "Hi, you left something behind! Complete your order here: [Link]") with Copy Message to send as-is.
Paste the link into WhatsApp, SMS, email, or a remarketing tool to distribute it at scale. Use the toggle next to any link in the list to activate or deactivate it.
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