Quick Start Guide
Get CheckoutOS running on your Shopify store in under 30 minutes
Last updated: 2025-01-16
This guide will walk you through setting up CheckoutOS on your Shopify store. By the end, you'll have your first post-purchase upsell live and ready to increase your AOV.
Prerequisites
Before starting, make sure you have:
- A Shopify store (any plan works for basic features)
- Admin access to your Shopify store
- A Chargezen account with CheckoutOS activated
Installation Steps
Install the Chargezen App
Start by installing Chargezen from the Shopify App Store. Click the button below or search for "Chargezen" in your Shopify admin.
Complete Onboarding
After installation, you'll be guided through the onboarding process. Select CheckoutOS when asked which products you want to set up. This will configure your account with the checkout optimization features.
Connect Your Store Data
Chargezen will request permissions to access your products, orders, and checkout. These permissions are required for upsell targeting and analytics. All data is encrypted and never shared.
Enable Post-Purchase Upsells
Navigate to CheckoutOS → Post-Purchase Upsells in the Chargezen dashboard. Click "Enable Post-Purchase" to activate the feature.
For Shopify Plus stores, this integrates directly with checkout extensibility. For other plans, we use a compliant post-purchase page.
Create Your First Upsell
Click "Create Upsell" to set up your first offer:
- Select the product(s) to offer
- Set the discount (e.g., 15% off)
- Choose targeting rules (all orders, specific products, etc.)
- Preview and publish
Test Your Upsell
Use Shopify's Bogus Gateway or test mode to place a test order. After checkout, you should see your upsell offer appear. Accept it to verify the flow works correctly.
Verify Installation
To verify everything is working correctly, check the following:
# In your Chargezen Dashboard, verify:
✓ Store connected successfully
✓ Products synced (check product count)
✓ Post-purchase enabled
✓ At least one upsell created
✓ Test order shows upsellCommon Issues
If your upsell doesn't appear after checkout:
- Ensure the upsell is published (not draft)
- Check that targeting rules match your test order
- Verify you're not using an ad blocker
- Clear your browser cache and try again
What's Next?
Now that you have a basic upsell running, explore more features to maximize your checkout performance:
Advanced Upsell Strategies
Learn product selection rules, pricing strategies, and display conditions
Checkout Extensions
Add trust badges, progress bars, and custom fields
A/B Testing
Test different offers to find what converts best
Analytics Dashboard
Track AOV lift and revenue attribution
Need Help?
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