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Create an Email Field


1. How Does the Email Display?


The Email option displays as a single-line textbox, specifically designed to accept valid email addresses. It automatically checks for proper formatting (including "@" and a domain).


Example of how it appears on a product page:



A notification will show up if customers do not enter the correct email format:



2. How to Create a Email option


Step 1: Add a New Option


  • Click Add Option > Email to create a new option



Step 2: Add information to the Email


  • Enter the name for the Email (e.g., “Enter your email address:")



Step 3: Set the target of Price add-on in Option values (optional)


Price Add-on feature will help you add extra fee for options customers choose.


How the Price add-on will look on the storefront:





  • If you choose to Assign to variant, follow this guide for more information.



Other features:




Step 4: Advanced Settings (If Needed)


  • Conditional Logic: Enable conditional logic if you want the Email to show/hide only when a customer selects a specific option from another field. How to set up Conditional logics?

    Example: An option “Enter your email address” appears only if the customer selects “Yes” for “Would you like to receive exclusive emails with discounts and product updates?”



  • Help text: Add a short description to explain the purpose of the Email option, offering context or clarification when the customer enters the information. Help text can be displayed as Tooltip or Content (Below/Beside the option title, Below the option).



Here is an example of the Help text as Tooltips looks like in your storefront:



  • Default value: Pre-fill text inside the Email that appears every time the customer goes to the site. It can save time for customers by providing common or expected input.
  • Placeholder text: Display placeholder text inside the Email as a faded, lighter color. This text disappears when the customer starts typing and is often used to give customers a clear example of what should be filled in the field.



Here is an example of how it looks like in your storefront:



  • Limit characters: You can set Min/Max characters that customers can input in the Email.



If your customers input less than the minimum value, it will show a notification message below. The same with maximum value.



Step 4: Save and Test


  • Click Save to apply the settings.


  • Visit the product page on your store to check if the Email works correctly.



3. Real-World Applications of Email


  • Account Creation: Register users with a unique email for login and verification.
  • Newsletters & Marketing: Let users subscribe for updates, promotions, or restocks.
  • Event Registrations: Send tickets, reminders, or digital access links.



4. Key Features of Email


  • Email fields ensure users enter properly formatted email addresses, reducing errors and improving communication.**

Updated on: 26/04/2025

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