How to Create a Manual Subscription Contract in Easy Subscriptions #
The manual subscription contract feature in Easy Subscriptions allows you to create a subscription for a customer directly from your Shopify admin. This is useful for onboarding customers manually or managing subscriptions outside of the standard checkout flow.
Note: Manual contracts can only be created if the customer has a saved payment method in Shopify.
When to Use This Feature #
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Migrating subscribers from another platform
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Handling special requests or offline sales
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Creating subscription plans for VIP customers
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Offering custom billing intervals or delivery preferences
Step-by-Step Guide #
Step 1: Access the Subscriptions Page #
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From your Shopify Admin, go to Apps > Easy Subscriptions.
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In the left-hand menu, click Subscriptions.
Step 2: Click “Create Contract” #
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In the top-right corner of the Subscriptions page, click the Create Contract button.
Step 3: Fill Out Contract Details #
Status #
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Choose the initial status of the contract (e.g., Active, Paused, Cancelled).
Customer #
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Click Browse Customer to select an existing customer from your Shopify store.
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✅ Ensure the customer has a valid saved payment method in Shopify. Without this, the contract cannot be created.
Products #
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Click Browse Products to add one or more subscription products to the contract.
Step 4: Add Billing Information #
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Next Billing Date: Select the upcoming billing/order date using the calendar.
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Next Order Time: Set the time the order should be processed (optional).
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Billing Interval: Choose how frequently the subscription renews (e.g., every 1 month).
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Billing Interval Count: Set the frequency number (e.g., “1” for every month, “2” for every two months).
Step 5: Enter Customer Address Details #
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Fill in the shipping address, phone number, and country/region.
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This information is required for order fulfillment and delivery.
Step 6: Add Delivery Information (Optional) #
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Delivery Price: Enter a custom shipping fee (if applicable).
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Delivery Note: Add any additional delivery instructions (e.g., “Leave at front door”).
Step 7: Save the Contract #
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Review all entered details for accuracy.
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Click Save to create the manual subscription contract.
The contract will now appear under the Subscriptions tab and will follow the billing and delivery schedule you’ve configured.
That’s It! #
You’ve successfully created a manual subscription contract using Easy Subscriptions. The system will automatically handle billing, order generation, and notifications based on your setup.
