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Placing a test order is essential to verify that your checkout process, payment integration, shipping calculations, and order confirmation workflows are working as expected—without charging a real payment method.
This guide walks you through the steps to simulate a complete order cycle.
✅ When Should You Use a Test Order? #
- Before launching your store to the public.
- After changing payment/shipping settings.
- To test the user experience from product selection to order confirmation.
- To confirm email/SMS notifications for customers and admins.
?️ Step-by-Step: Placing a Test Order #
1. Enable “Test Mode” #
Using Test Gateway
- Go to Sites > Stores > Select Store > Store Settings > Payment Mode.
- Toggle Test Mode on.
- Save changes.
2. Add Items to Cart #
- Navigate to your live store frontend. Preview you final Store.
- Add any product(s) to the cart.
3. Proceed to Checkout #
- Fill out shipping and customer information as if you were a real customer.
- Ensure address fields, taxes, and shipping options appear correctly.
4. Use Test Payment Details #
If you’ve enabled Test Mode, use one of the following dummy card numbers (if supported by your platform):
| Card Type | Number | Expiry | CVV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | 4242 4242 4242 4242 | Any future date | Any 3 digits |
| Mastercard | 5555 5555 5555 4444 | Any future date | Any 3 digits |
? These numbers won’t charge anything but will trigger the full checkout flow.
5. Confirm Order #
- Complete the order and check that:
- The order shows up in the Payments > Orders.
- You receive the appropriate confirmation emails/SMS. Make sure you have enabled notifications in Payments > Settings > Notifications
- The order status (e.g., pending, fulfilled) behaves as expected.
? Repeat with Different Scenarios (Optional) #
To ensure full coverage, try test orders with:
- Different shipping methods or locations.
- Discount codes.
- Multiple product types (digital, physical, bundled).
? Clean Up (Optional) #
After testing:
- Turn Test Mode off.
- Restore product prices if changed.
❓Troubleshooting Tips #
- Not receiving emails? Check notification settings under Payments > Settings > Notifications.
- Checkout page not loading? Make sure your payment gateway is correctly set.
