How to Test Store Checkout in TEST Mode

Testing the checkout process in your ClickFunnels store ensures that everything is set up correctly before customers start making purchases. It allows you to ensure everything is functioning as expected, from product visibility to the checkout flow, without impacting live sales. This article will teach you how to test the purchase process for individual products to make sure your store checkout process is working as expected.

Table of Contents

• Requirements
• Why Testing Your Checkout is Important
• Testing the Store Checkout
• Best Practices for Checkout Testing
• Related Articles

Requirements

• An active ClickFunnels account
• Store app
• At least one created product
• Payments AI Configured Account

Why Testing Your Checkout is Important

Before launching your store, testing the checkout process is one of the most critical steps to ensure your customers experience a smooth, hassle-free journey when making purchases. A simple checkout process can significantly reduce cart abandonment rates, build trust with your customers, and avoid potential revenue loss.

Testing the checkout allows you to verify key elements, such as:

• Payment Processing: Ensuring that payments go through correctly.
• Product Details: Confirming that the right product information (name, price, and description) appears on the checkout page.
• Customer Experience: Making sure that forms are easy to complete and error messages are clear if something is missing.
• Order Confirmation: Verifying that customers receive accurate order confirmations after a purchase.

By testing your checkout process, you can identify any issues before your customers encounter them, ensuring a seamless path from product selection to payment.

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Testing the Store Checkout

While ClickFunnels doesn’t currently offer a built-in test mode toggle, you can still manually test individual products’ checkout flows.

1. In your ClickFunnels dashboard, click Products, then select All Products.
2. Click on the product you want to test.
3. In the Sales Channel Visibility section, uncheck both Online store and Customer center to hide the product.
4. Scroll to Advanced Settings on the right-hand side and click Show.
5. Ensure that Page live mode is toggled off.
   
6. Scroll down to the SEO and Sharing section, copy the product URL then paste it into a new browser tab to view the product’s checkout page.
7. On the checkout page, complete the checkout details. Use the test credit card number 4111 1111 1111 1111 with any valid expiration date and CVV to complete the test checkout.
8. After completing the test, return to the product editor and turn visibility back on for the product.

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Best Practices for Checkout Testing

To ensure your store checkout is fully functional, here are some extra tips to follow:

• Test Multiple Products: It’s essential to test more than one product, especially if you have different types like digital products, subscriptions, or products with multiple variations.
• Simulate Different Scenarios: Try testing with various customer inputs, such as different shipping addresses, payment methods, or discount codes, to ensure your checkout handles them smoothly.
• Test on Mobile and Desktop: Verify that your checkout process works successfully across different devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Test with Live Mode Off: Ensure live mode is turned off during testing so that test transactions don’t affect your real payment data or inventory.

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Related Articles

• Getting Started with ClickFunnels Stores
• How to Customize the Store Product Page
• How to Create a Store Upsell in the Store App
• How to Create and Manage Products
• How to Customize Your Store Theme and Design

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