How to Set a Minimum Purchase for a Product When It’s the Only Item in the Cart

In this scenario, you'll use the powerful "Activation Rules" feature and create two limitations. Additionally, you'll need to assign a unique Product Type to the product with the minimum requirement.

Steps to Configure:

Step 1: Set a Product Type for the Target Product

1. Navigate to the product in your Shopify admin.
2. Assign a unique Product Type to the product. For example, if the product is "Stickers," set the Product Type to "Stickers". This will help us distinguish it when creating limitations.
   

Step 2: Create the First Limitation (Limit 1)

1. Go to the Limitations section in the MinCart app.
2. Create a new limitation and configure it as follows:

• Limit Type: Product Type
• Limit Name: Assign a unique name to help identify this limitation's purpose (e.g., "Stickers Minimum Rule").
• Activation Dates: Leave as is to start immediately.
• Active: Leave Checked.
• Audience Type: Everyone.
• Tag Exclusions: Leave blank.
  
• Items to Target: Select the Product Type "Stickers." Remember to enter a comma after you write the product type and it must match with case sensitivity.
  
• Set Limits "By Resource":
• Resource Type: Product
• Maximum Number of Resources in Product Type: Set to 1.
  

3. Click Save.

Step 3: Create the Second Limitation (Limit 2)

1. Navigate to the Limitations section in the MinCart app.
2. Click Create Limit and configure the settings as follows:

• Limit Type: Whole Cart
• Limit Name: Assign a unique name to help identify this limitation's purpose (e.g., "Minimum Cart Value for Stickers").
• Activation Dates: Leave as is, so the limit starts today.
• Active: Leave checked.
• Audience Type: Everyone.
• Tag Exclusions: Leave blank.
  
• Set Limits: By Total Price
• Set the Minimum Cart Price to the desired amount customers must purchase.
• Force Limit: Leave unchecked.
• Text for Minimum Not Respected: Customize this message to inform customers about the cart limitation (e.g., "Your cart must reach $X when purchasing this item alone").

3. Under Activation Rules:
   

• Select Limit > [Your First Limit] > Is Respected.

4. Click Save.

Updated on: 16/12/2024