How to Track Product and Variant Stock

Use Inventory to track how many units you can supply. Stock tracking is
optional.

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STEP 1: ADD A STOCK LOCATION

 * Open Settings → Inventory and add the location details.
 * Or choose Add Location from the product form.
 * The current editor needs one location before tracking can be enabled.
 * Do not assume several warehouses are available.

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STEP 2A: TRACK A PRODUCT WITHOUT VARIANTS

 1. Open the product and expand Inventory.
 2. Turn Track inventory on.
 3. Enter Stock quantity.
 4. Set a Low stock alert threshold.
 5. Review Allow backorder.
 6. Save the product.

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STEP 2B: TRACK SIZES OR COLOURS

 * Use the variant rows in Inventory.
 * Check Track, Stock, Low stock and backorder options for each combination.
 * Save the whole product.

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WHAT DOES ALLOW BACKORDER MEAN?

 * It allows orders after tracked stock runs out.
 * Enable it only if you can supply the item later.
 * Explain the expected timing to customers.

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STEP 3: CHECK THE RESULT

 * Return to Products and review the stock summary.
 * Check availability in your storefront.
 * A low-stock setting does not prove a notification was delivered.

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IF STOCK LOOKS WRONG

 * Check the correct product or variant.
 * Confirm tracking is enabled at that level and changes were saved.
 * Product Quantity and Unit describe what is sold; they are separate from
   tracked stock.
 * Ask support before repeating adjustments you cannot explain.