How to Enable Auto Contract Sync in Easy Subscriptions #
The Auto Contract Sync feature in Easy Subscriptions ensures that subscription behavior is automatically updated based on product inventory status. When a product in a subscription goes out of stock or comes back in stock, the subscription can automatically pause, cancel, or resume — helping you maintain inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction without manual effort.
Why Use Auto Contract Sync? #
Enabling this feature helps:
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Automatically manage out-of-stock subscription products
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Prevent failed fulfillment or customer complaints
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Reduce manual intervention for inventory-based subscriptions
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Improve operational efficiency and subscriber experience
Step-by-Step Instructions #
Step 1: Access Easy Subscriptions Settings #
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Go to your Shopify Admin Dashboard.
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Navigate to Apps > Easy Subscriptions > Settings.
Step 2: Open the Auto Contract Sync Section #
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In the Easy Subscriptions Settings menu (left sidebar), click on Auto Contract Sync.
Step 3: Enable Auto Contract Sync #
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Toggle the “Auto update subscription contract status” setting to On.
This activates automatic syncing based on product inventory changes.
Step 4: Define Action for Out-of-Stock Products #
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Choose what should happen when a product in an active subscription becomes out of stock:
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Pause the Subscription Contract
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Cancel the Subscription Contract
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Select the option that best suits your inventory policy and customer expectations.
Step 5: Set Behavior for Back-in-Stock Products #
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To automatically resume subscriptions when products are restocked:
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Check the box for “Resume the subscription automatically when the product is restocked.”
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This ensures that subscriptions resume without manual review when stock is replenished.
That’s It! #
You’ve successfully configured Auto Contract Sync in Easy Subscriptions. Your app will now automatically handle changes in product availability by pausing, canceling, or resuming subscriptions accordingly.
