Part A: How do I create a test out of stock product?

Step 1: Go to the "Products" menu on the top-left in the Shopify admin.

Step 2: Click "Add Product" on the top right to create a test product.

Step 3: Add all of the product information that's mandatory.

Step 4: Scroll to the "Inventory" section and make sure that:
"Track quantity" is enabled
Inventory quantity is zero
"Continue selling when out of stock" is NOT enabled


Step 5: Save your changes and click "Preview" to see this product on your store. You should be able to see the Notify me button on this sold out page.

Part B: Receiving a back in stock alert

Step 1: Open a sold out product (See Step 5 from the previous section: Part A above)

Step 2: Click the Notify me button, add your email and subscribe to a back in stock alert.

Step 3: To receive a back in stock alert, open the same sold out product from the Shopify admin, and add some inventory to the product. You will automatically receive a back in stock alert in a few minutes.

Updated on: 24/02/2025