Quick start

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create your first subscription plan for your product. We'll keep things simple and easy to follow, so you can get your subscription plan up and running in no time

[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#set-up-subscription-plan)



Set up a subscription plan

[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#step-1-set-up-your-first-subscription)



Step 1: Set up your first subscription

1.1 Choose a Product for Your Subscription Plan

Click on ‘Choose product’ in the Setup Guide. This will guide you to the Products page, where you can set up a subscription for your product



Step 1 setup guide

Select the product from your store’s inventory



Select product

[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#id-1.2-understand-subscription-plan-settings)



1.2 Understand Subscription Plan Settings

Once you've selected your product, you'll be taken to the subscription plan settings page. Here’s what you’ll see:

Product and Variant View: You can see the product you’ve selected, along with any variants (such as different sizes or colors).

Preview Section: This is where you can preview how the subscription plan will look to your customers.

Subscription Plan Settings: This is where the magic happens! Let’s break down the key options



Overview

Delivery frequencyDiscountPlan descriptionAdvanced settings

Choose the Payment Type:

Pay as you go: This option lets subscribers receive their shipments every time they make a payment.

Pre-paid: This option lets subscribers pay in advance for multiple shipments

Set Delivery Frequency:

Decide how often the product will be delivered to your customers. You can set this to every few days, weeks, or months, depending on what suits your product best



Delivery frequency

[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#id-1.3-save-your-subscription-plan)



1.3 Save Your Subscription Plan

After you've set everything up, don't forget to click 'Save' to ensure all your settings are applied



[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#step-2-add-subscription-widget-to-your-product-page)



Step 2: Add Subscription widget to your product page

Now that you’ve set up your subscription plan, it’s time to add the subscription widget to your product page. This widget is what your customers will interact with to subscribe to your product



Step 2 setup guide

Enable Joy SubscriptionsChoose the Position for the Widget

First, you need to enable the subscription widget on your product page:

Click on ‘Add Widget’ in the Setup Guide: This will guide you to the Shopify theme editor where you can add the widget

Enable the Widget: In the Shopify theme editor, locate the Joy Subscriptions widget and click ‘Save.’ This action will enable the widget on your product page



[](https://docs.avada.io/joy-subscriptions/getting-started/quick-start#step-3-see-how-it-looks-on-your-store)



Step 3: See how it looks on your store

After setting everything up, it's important to preview how your subscription widget looks on your product page. This will ensure everything is displaying correctly and aligns with your store’s design

Click on ‘Go to Online Store’ in the Setup Guide: This will take you directly to your product page where the subscription widget is now active



Step 3 setup guide

Review the Layout: Take a moment to see how the widget looks on your product page. Make sure it's positioned correctly and that all the options are clear and easy for customers to understand



Live widget

This final step helps you confirm that your subscription setup is not only functional but also visually appealing to your customers. Once you're satisfied, your subscription plan is fully ready for action!

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Updated on: 07/11/2024

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