Set up plugin options

Posted on by Angela Grey

Step 1: Configure Global Settings

  1. Go to WooCommerce → Pre-Order → General settings.
  2. Enable pre-order features on the frontend.
  3. Adjust global options such as:
    • Price calculation rules.
    • Automatic “Back to Pre-Order” when products go out of stock.
    • Availability dates (fixed date or after X days).
  4. Use the Conditions section to automatically apply pre-order to products that meet specific rules (e.g., by category, tag, price range).

 

Step 2: Customize the Design

  1. Navigate to WooCommerce → Pre-Order → Design settings.
  2. Customize how pre-order elements look:
    • Pre-order button style and text.
    • Cart, product page, and shop page notices.
    • Badges to highlight pre-order products.
  3. Use the Preview buttons in each section to see changes instantly.

 

Step 3: Configure Payment and Delivery

  1. Go to WooCommerce → Pre-Order → Payment & Delivery Settings.
  2. Decide how customers pay for pre-orders:
    • Full payment upfront.
    • Deposit (fixed or percentage).
  3. Set rules for remaining payments (Pay Later).
  4. Optionally enable free shipping for pre-order products.

 

Step 4: Set Up Email Notifications

  1. Open WooCommerce → Pre-Order → Email Settings.
  2. Enable admin notifications to be reminded before products become available.
  3. Enable customer notifications such as:
    1. Availability alerts.
    2. Release date changes.
    3. Payment reminders and order confirmations.
  4. Use the Manage buttons (or go to WooCommerce → Settings → Emails) to edit and customize email templates.