How to Hide the Shipping Step or Use the Billing Address as the Default Shipping Address in Infigo Checkout

1. Overview

This article provides a brief guide to configuring the Infigo platform to either bypass the shipping step in the checkout process or set the billing address as the default shipping address. These configurations streamline the checkout process and enhance the user experience.

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2. Contents

1. Overview
2. Contents
3. Key Points and Takeaways
4. Key Settings
5. Step-by-Step Guide
6. FAQs
7. Alternate Search Terms

3. Key Points and Takeaways

• You can remove the shipping step from the checkout process by enabling the appropriate setting.
• The billing address can be pre-filled as the shipping address, reducing the steps for customers during checkout.
• Both options are configurable through the admin panel and are simple to implement.

4. Key Settings

Hide Shipping Address

• Path: Configuration > Settings > Checkout Settings
• Explanation: Enables removal of the shipping step from the checkout process, ideal for scenarios where shipping information is unnecessary.

Use Billing Address as Shipping Default Value

• Path: Configuration > Settings > Order Settings
• Explanation: Automatically populates the shipping address fields with the billing address entered by the customer, streamlining the checkout process.

5. Step-by-Step Guide to Configure Checkout Options

This guide walks you through the process to either hide the shipping step or use the billing address as the default shipping address in the checkout process.

Step 1: Decide Your Requirement

• Determine if your business needs to eliminate the shipping step entirely or simply pre-fill the shipping address with the billing address.

Step 2: Configure the Settings

1. To Hide the Shipping Step:

   • Navigate to Configuration > Settings > Checkout Settings
   • Locate the option labeled "Hide Shipping Address."
   • Check the box to enable this feature.
   • Save your changes.

    

2. To Pre-fill the Shipping Address:

   • Go to Configuration > Settings > Order Settings
   • Find the "Use Billing Address as Shipping Default Value" option.
   • Check the box to enable it.
   • Save your changes.

   Note: This option retains the shipping step but simplifies it by pre-filling the details with the billing address.

Step 3: Test Your Configuration

• Perform a test checkout process to confirm the functionality:
  • If "Hide Shipping Address" is enabled, ensure the shipping step is skipped.
  • If "Use Billing Address as Shipping Default Value" is enabled, confirm the billing address is auto-filled in the shipping fields.

6. FAQs

Q: Can I apply these settings to specific storefronts?
A: Yes, these settings can typically be customized for individual storefronts in the admin panel.

Q: Can I use both settings together?
A: Yes, you can pre-fill the shipping address with the billing address and also hide the shipping step if it remains unnecessary.

For additional information and detailed tutorials, the Infigo Academy offers extensive resources on a wide variety of topics. Visit the Infigo Academy to search and browse our content.