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Checkout

This guide describes the Theme settings > Checkout menu options.

Use the settings to customize parts of your store's Checkout page. Refer to Shopify help: Checkout.

An example store's home page with the Theme setting's Checkout menu open in Theme editor.

The previous image shows a store's Checkout page. At the top of the page, a background image is displayed in the page's banner area. On the left, part of the Theme settings > Checkout menu is displayed. In the menu, the Banner > Background image selector specifies the image displayed in the page's banner area.

For general guidance with adjusting a theme setting, refer to Settings overview and Shopify help: Theme settings.

Set up the checkout

To set up the checkout:

  1. In Theme editor, go to Theme settings > Checkout.

    Theme editor's checkout Theme settings menu.

  2. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
Learn more (link)Follow the Learn more link to open the page Shopify help: Customer accounts. Read the article to learn about managing your store's customer accounts. The branding you set up on your store's Checkout page applies to new customer accounts.
Banner > Background imageUse the Background image selector options to setup a background image for the Checkout page's banner area. The recommended image dimensions are 1000px x 400px (pixels). Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
Logo > Custom imageUse the Custom image selector options to setup a custom image for the Checkout page's logo area. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
Logo > PositionUse the Position setting to specify a position for the logo image, inside the Checkout page's logo area. The options are Left, Center or Right.
Logo > Logo sizeUse the Logo size setting to specify a size for the logo image, inside the Checkout page's logo area. The options are Small, Medium or Large.
Main content area > Background imageUse the Background image selector options to setup a background image for the Checkout page's main content area. The image is repeated or "tiled" vertically and horizontally on the page. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
Main content area > Background colorTo set a background color for the Checkout page's main content area, select Background color, and then use the color picker, enter a hex color value, or choose a Currently used color.
Main content area > Form fieldsUse the Form fields setting to specify a background color for the data entry fields, inside the main content area's data submission form, on the Checkout page. The options are White or Transparent.
Order summary > Background imageUse the Background image selector options to setup a background image for the Checkout page's order summary area. The image is repeated or "tiled" vertically and horizontally on the page. Refer to Add, replace or remove an image or video inside a section or block.
Order summary > Background colorTo set a background color for the Checkout page's order summary area, select Background color, and then use the color picker, enter a hex color value, or choose a Currently used color.
Typography > HeadingsUse the Headings dropdown to select a font for heading (title) text on the Checkout page.
Typography > BodyUse the Body dropdown to select a font for body text on the Checkout page.
Colors > AccentsTo set a color for the Checkout page's accented text, select Accents, and then use the color picker, enter a hex color value, or choose a Currently used color. The color applies to links, highlights, and checkmarks on the Checkout page.
Colors > ButtonsTo set a color for the Checkout page's buttons, select Buttons, and then use the color picker, enter a hex color value, or choose a Currently used color. The color applies to Gift card, Discount, and Next step buttons on the Checkout page.
Colors > ErrorsTo set a color for checkout error message, select Errors, and then use the color picker, enter a hex color value, or choose a Currently used color. The color applies to error and invalid field messages on the Checkout page.
Checkout layoutUse the Checkout layout options to set how many pages your customers experience when they check out. The options are One-page checkout and Three-page checkout. With a One-page checkout, customers complete their checkout on a single page. With a Three-page checkout, customers provide checkout information, like shipping and payment details, over 3 pages.
Checkout settings > Visit the admin (link)Follow the link visit the admin to open the Checkout page in your store's Admin. Use the page to adjust Checkout options set by Shopify, refer to Shopify help: Customizing the style of your checkout.