How do I create a direct link to the checkout page with selling_plan?

Technical Q&A

Topic summary

Goal: create a direct Shopify checkout link that includes a selling_plan (subscription product parameter).

Key references:

  • Shopify docs for general checkout links (no subscription specifics).
  • Community solution (linked) showing how to preload the cart with subscription plan products via permalinks, including selling_plan.

Updates and outcomes:

  • The original poster found and shared the community solution that supports selling_plan in the checkout link.
  • Another participant confirmed this is the correct approach for adding a subscription plan to the checkout link.
  • An additional resource was provided: a free tool (createcheckoutlink.com) that can generate a checkout link with selling_plan, plus prefilled address and coupon.

Notes:

  • selling_plan refers to the subscription plan identifier that must be included in the permalink to ensure the product is added as a subscription during checkout.

Status: Resolved; validated solution with an optional tool for easier link generation.

Summarized with AI on December 24. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hello @Anonymous_8d94bb27263456f9d05eeed36dd7c22e

Thank you for reaching out to the Shopify community.

Explore this free tool to generate a checkout link with a selling plan, including a prefilled address and coupon. https://createcheckoutlink.com

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require further assistance or clarification.