Auto‑update unit type availability keeps your Storefront in sync with your real‑time unit availability. Use it when you want unit types to switch automatically between being bookable and collecting leads, without changing the Storefront status yourself. This article shows you what the feature does, how to turn it on, and how it behaves when availability changes.
What you can do with auto‑update
With auto‑update turned on for a unit type, you can:
Keep the Storefront status in sync with actual unit availability.
Automatically switch a unit type to Collect leads when it is full.
Automatically switch a unit type back to Bookable when a unit becomes available again.
Reduce the risk of customers booking when no units are available.
How to turn on auto‑update for a unit type
Auto‑update is controlled at the unit type level. You choose which unit types Stora should manage automatically.
Open the Sites section and select a site.
Open the Unit types tab.
Click the unit type you want to edit and select the Edit unit type button.
Scroll to the Storefront status section.
Turn on Auto‑update Storefront status.
Click Save changes.
Once you save, Stora will keep the Storefront status for this unit type in sync with its availability.
Should you wish to change it manually again, you must first turn off the toggle.
💡 This feature must be turned on for each unit type individually.
How auto‑update works
When auto‑update is turned on, Stora uses the availability of units of that type to determine how it should appear on your Storefront.
Unit(s) available: If one or more units are marked as available in Stora, the unit type is shown as Bookable on your Storefront. Customers can book and pay online as normal.
No unit(s) available: If no units are marked as available in Stora, the unit type is shown as Collect leads on your Storefront. Customers see that no units are available and can submit a form to be notified when a unit becomes available again.
As soon as availability changes, the Storefront status updates automatically to reflect the change.
