Where to Find Shortcuts
Admin action shortcuts are available in six locations across your Shopify admin:Product Details Page
Create a link for a specific product while viewing its details
Product List Page
Create a link from any product in your product list
Product Selection
Create a link when selecting products anywhere in admin
Order Details Page
Create a reorder link from a customer’s previous order
Customer Details Page
Create a personalized link for a specific customer
Customer Reorder
Create a one-click reorder link from a customer’s order history
How to Use Admin Actions
From Product Pages
Navigate to a product
Go to Products in your Shopify admin and click on any product to view its details.
Configure your link
A modal will open with the link creation form. The product will already be pre-selected.Configure your link settings:
- Link name
- Custom slug (optional)
- Discount percentage (optional)
- Additional products or free gifts
- Dynamic features
From Order Pages
Review pre-filled items
A modal will open with all items from the order already added to the link’s cart.The link name will be automatically set to “Reorder - [Order Name]” (e.g., “Reorder - #1001”).
Customize if needed
You can:
- Adjust quantities
- Add or remove items
- Add discount codes
- Enable dynamic features
From Customer Pages
Choose your action
You’ll see two Checkout Links options:
- Create Link - Creates a new personalized link for the customer
- Create Reorder Link - Creates a link with items from their most recent order
Configure the link
The customer ID will be automatically associated with the link for dynamic features.For reorder links, all items from their last order will be pre-filled.
Key Benefits
Faster workflow
Faster workflow
Create links without switching between pages or apps. Everything happens in-context where you’re already working.
Pre-filled data
Pre-filled data
Products, variants, quantities, and customer information are automatically populated based on the context.
Fewer clicks
Fewer clicks
Reduce the number of steps needed to create and share links with customers.
Better customer service
Better customer service
Support teams can quickly create personalized links while handling customer inquiries.
Use Cases
Quick Product Promotions
While browsing your product catalog, instantly create promotional links with discounts for specific products without leaving the product page.Order Support
When a customer contacts support about reordering, create a one-click reorder link directly from their order history in seconds.Personalized Outreach
While reviewing customer profiles, create personalized links with items tailored to their purchase history or preferences.Bulk Link Creation
When managing products in bulk, use the product list action to quickly create links for multiple products without opening each one individually.Important Notes
Admin actions create links in the same way as the main app interface. All features are available including discounts, free gifts, dynamic mode, and eligibility rules.
Troubleshooting
”Create Link” option not showing
If you don’t see the Create Link action in the dropdown menu:- Check app installation - Ensure Checkout Links is installed and active
- Verify permissions - Make sure you have the necessary Shopify admin permissions
- Refresh the page - Sometimes admin extensions need a page refresh to load
- Clear cache - Try clearing your browser cache and reloading
Link not pre-filling data
If the link modal opens but doesn’t have pre-filled data:- Check product/order status - Make sure the product or order is active and not archived
- Verify product availability - Ensure the product has available variants
- Check network connection - The extension needs to fetch data from Shopify’s API
Still having issues? Contact support at [email protected] and we’ll help you get set up.