Use Inventory to track how many units you can supply. Stock tracking is optional.

Step 1: Add a stock location

  • Open Settings → Inventory and add the location details.
  • Or choose Add Location from the product form.
  • The current editor needs one location before tracking can be enabled.
  • Do not assume several warehouses are available.

Step 2A: Track a product without variants

  1. Open the product and expand Inventory.
  2. Turn Track inventory on.
  3. Enter Stock quantity.
  4. Set a Low stock alert threshold.
  5. Review Allow backorder.
  6. Save the product.

Step 2B: Track sizes or colours

  • Use the variant rows in Inventory.
  • Check Track, Stock, Low stock and backorder options for each combination.
  • Save the whole product.

What does Allow backorder mean?

  • It allows orders after tracked stock runs out.
  • Enable it only if you can supply the item later.
  • Explain the expected timing to customers.

Step 3: Check the result

  • Return to Products and review the stock summary.
  • Check availability in your storefront.
  • A low-stock setting does not prove a notification was delivered.

If stock looks wrong

  • Check the correct product or variant.
  • Confirm tracking is enabled at that level and changes were saved.
  • Product Quantity and Unit describe what is sold; they are separate from tracked stock.
  • Ask support before repeating adjustments you cannot explain.