Checkout Links supports subscription products from any subscription app that uses Shopify's selling plans system. Send customers directly to checkout with a subscription already selected.
Compatible Apps
Shopify Subscriptions (native)
Recharge
Appstle
Loop Subscriptions
Bold Subscriptions
Any app that implements Shopify selling plans
Creating a Subscription Link
Create a new checkout link
In the Cart card, add a product that has a subscription option
Hover the product and click on Edit, choose the selling plan (subscription option)
The customer's cart will include the subscription rather than a one-time purchase
Save your link
How It Works
When a customer clicks your subscription link:
The product is added to their cart with the selected selling plan
At checkout, the subscription terms are clearly displayed
The customer completes checkout and is enrolled in the subscription
Your subscription app manages the recurring billing and orders
Discounts and subscriptions
If you use Checkout Links built in discount features for a product with a subscription, the discount will be valid for only the first purchase of the product. All following reorder will be full price.
Dynamic Subscription Links
You can also create subscription links dynamically using URL parameters:
?li=VARIANT_ID:QUANTITY:SELLING_PLAN_ID
This is useful for email automations where you want to suggest subscription upgrades to existing customers.
Use Cases
First month for free — Link directly to a subscription with a built-in discount for the first delivery
Subscription upsells — Email one-time buyers with a link to switch to a subscription
Gift subscriptions — Pre-fill a subscription cart for gift-givers
Win-back — Send lapsed subscribers a link to re-subscribe with a special offer