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# Checkout Subscription

> Straight-sale mode, subscription terms, cart subscription display, and subscription copy.

Checkout Subscription controls how subscription enrollment appears in checkout and whether checkout behaves as a subscription purchase or a straight sale.

<Info>
  Find this module in **Shopify Stores** > **Edit Checkout** > **Subscriptions**.
</Info>

## How it works

Use this module for the customer-facing subscription name, cart display, terms placement, acceptance requirements, and subscription terms copy.

## Settings reference

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Straight sale checkout">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Hides subscription enrollment and runs checkout as a one-time purchase.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subscription name">
    **You will set:** Text field

    The subscription title customers see in checkout and related payment/order context.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cart display price">
    **You will set:** Number field

    The price shown for the subscription in the cart summary.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Show subscription in cart">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Shows the subscription as a visible cart line.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subscription unchecked by default">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Starts the subscription checkbox unchecked when customers arrive at checkout.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subscription terms placement">
    **You will set:** Placement selector

    Where the subscription terms and checkbox appear in checkout.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Require subscription terms acceptance">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Prevents payment until visible subscription terms are accepted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hide subscription checkbox on mobile">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Hides subscription terms and checkbox on mobile devices.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hide subscription checkbox on desktop">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Hides subscription terms and checkbox on desktop devices.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hide billing terms dropdown on mobile">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Hides the billing terms dropdown on mobile while leaving the terms checkbox visible.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Hide billing terms dropdown on desktop">
    **You will set:** On/off switch

    Hides the billing terms dropdown on desktop while leaving the terms checkbox visible.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subscription Terms & Conditions">
    **You will set:** Long text field

    The subscription terms copy shown to customers when subscription enrollment is visible.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Examples

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Straight sale">
    Enable Straight sale checkout when the checkout should not enroll customers into subscription behavior.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Required terms above pay">
    Place terms above the payment button and require acceptance before payment.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cart-visible membership">
    Show the subscription in cart and set the name and display price clearly.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Before saving

* Confirm subscription terms copy with the client.
* Test mobile and desktop visibility.
* Do not hide terms on a viewport where acceptance is required.

## Related modules

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Physical Fulfillment" icon="arrow-right" href="/guides/shopify-store-editor/physical-fulfillment">
    Map cart triggers to subscription IDs and renewal shipment products.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Footer Links" icon="arrow-right" href="/guides/shopify-store-editor/footer-links">
    Manage customer-facing policy, support, and footer destinations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout Content" icon="arrow-right" href="/guides/shopify-store-editor/checkout-content">
    Manage labels, regional behavior, reserve timer, and mobile checkout behavior.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>