How to enable checkout upsells using the Checkout Editor

Overview

Checkout upsells can significantly increase your average order value by presenting relevant offers to customers during checkout. This guide outlines how to enable and configure upsells using the Checkout Editor in UpsellPlus.

Step-by-Step Guide

To launch an upsell you created with UpsellPlus in your checkout using Checkout Extensions, you’ll use the Checkout Editor in your Shopify Admin Settings.

Log in to Shopify Admin

Open the UpsellPlus app
Go to Apps in the lefthand menu
Click UpsellPlus from the list of installed apps

Click the big green button: Go to Checkout Editor

When you've set up your upsell, you'll see this screen guiding you to your Checkout Editor. This will link to the Checkout Editor in your store Settings.
You can also go to your store admin Settings > Checkout and accounts > Checkout editor



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Click 'Add app' in the bottom left corner
Select the UpsellPlus extension
Tick the box for ‘Include app in express checkout’ to enable the upsells for Shop Pay and other express checkouts
Return to the full sidebar to position the upsell

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Select a location for the upsell
Drag the upsell up or down in the sidebar by clicking and dragging the six dots next to the app extension.
You can select which page (Information, Shipping, Payment) the upsell shows on by selecting the page from the dropdown at the top of the page
Drag and drop the extension to position the upsell

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Click 'Save' in the top right corner
Once you’ve saved it, you're almost done! Your upsell will be live in the checkout

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Return to the UpsellPlus app and click Mark as done
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Key Tips
Targeting Rules: Use targeting rules to ensure upsell offers are shown to the most relevant audience.
Preview: Test your setup using the preview option to confirm everything works as expected.

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Updated on: 11/02/2025