How to Set Up Low Stock Notifications in Your Shopify Store
Stay on top of inventory and avoid stockouts by setting up low-stock notifications in your Shopify store with these simple steps.
Updated November 13, 2024.
Low stock notifications can help Shopify store owners dodge a part of the $1.75 trillion businesses lose each year from out-of-stocks and overstocks. They alert you before supplies run low, so you can reorder in time and keep your sales flowing.
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How to Set Up Low Stock Notifications in Your Shopify Store
1. Go to the Shopify App Store and install the LSA Low Stock Alert App
2. Once you're redirected to the dashboard, click "Add Alert"
3. Enter an alert name and set the stock alert level
4. Choose if the alert applies to published products or products tracked by shopify
5. Specify the inventory locations
6. Enter a custom email address and activate instant alerts if needed
7. Click save in the top right corner
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2 Ways to Customize Low Stock Alerts
1. Add products from an existing shopify collection and exclude a collection if needed
2. Use the variant filter to set notifications for individual product variants
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2 Methods to Receive App Notifications
1. Email
Enter the custom email address where you want to receive the alert.
2. Dashboard Alerts
Click the "View alerted items" option to get a list of all the notifications for low-stock items.
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Stay Stocked With Alerts
Set up low stock notifications to factor in seasonal demand shifts, ensuring you're always ahead of the curve. Additionally, use these alerts as a cue to negotiate better terms with suppliers for quick restocks or bulk buys.
Never Miss a Sale With Out-of-Stock Police
Do you want to know when your stock is running low so you can reorder in time?
Set thresholds for low stock notifications and choose a delay before hiding unavailable products
Increase out-of-stock visibility by keeping track of all your items in one central location
Proactively manage your inventory and never miss a sale due to stockouts
