# Pre-order template

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This template was added in v1.5.0 on Oct 27, 2022. See our [Changelog](/stiletto/readme/changelog.md) and [theme update guide](/stiletto/general/theme-updates.md) to learn more.
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The **Product pre-order** template replaces the "Add to cart" button label with "Pre-order" to let customers know that your product is not yet ready to ship.

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Clicking "Pre-order" will still charge the customer on checkout. Deferred payment or other pre-order features will require an app or customization. We recommend consulting a [Shopify Expert](https://experts.shopify.com/) or [Task Husky](https://account.taskhusky.com/aff.php?aff=153\&page=fluorescent) for any customizations to the default theme.
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### **Quick setup**

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To start using the **pre-order** template:

1. Set up your products to **continue selling when out of stock**
2. **Customize the pre-order template** in the theme editor
3. **Assign the template** in the Shopify admin to make it live

### **Set up inventory settings**

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Pre-order products must have the option to **Continue selling when out of stock** enabled. In your Shopify admin, go to **Products** and click to open the product that has the pre-order template assigned.

Under **Inventory**, click **Continue selling when out of stock** to enable.

### **Edit and assign pre-order template**

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The pre-order template includes all features and settings of the default product template. You can also customize the page layout with theme sections.

> See the [Product pages guide](/stiletto/product-pages/product-template.md) on product template styles, sections, and blocks. See our [Theme sections](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections.md) article for a full listing and overview of all Stiletto sections.

When your template is ready, you can **assign the pre-order template** in the Shopify admin to make it live.

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<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your **Shopify admin**:

1. Click **Products**.
2. Click to open the product that you want to use the pre-order template.
3. Click the **Theme template** menu and select **pre-order** to assign the template to your page.

   > Templates can't be assigned on unpublished themes. Your changes to templates will be saved and can be assigned when you buy and publish the theme.
4. Click **Save**.

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> **Related links**
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> [Product template](/stiletto/product-pages/product-template.md)


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