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# Automatically hold Preorder orders (Alternative to REZ Shippings)

### When to use this method?

Use this method when you:

* Want to use payment providers other than **Shopify Payments**
* Want to combine preorders with third-party apps (for example: subscriptions or bundles)

In these cases, you cannot use **Shopify Selling Plans**, which means **REZ Discount**, **REZ Partial Payment**, and **REZ Shipping** are not available.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure you already installed [**Shopify flow**](https://apps.shopify.com/flow) (Native Shopify app and is free to install)
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/qV2VXCHOsPWkeKh9tzyT" alt=""><figcaption><p>We will create a flow like this</p></figcaption></figure>

#### We have full flow setup [tutorial video **available here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/15It0o1AHevb8zUnIw2HGqCt3kFiWFeBk/view?usp=sharing)

#### Step 1: Add tags for preorder order

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#### Step 2: Open Shopify Flow

* In Shopify Admin → **Apps**
* Open **Shopify Flow** (Native Shopify app and is free to install at <https://apps.shopify.com/flow>)

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* Click **Create workflow**

#### Step 3: Add Trigger: Order Created

This starts the automation whenever a new order is placed.

Configure:

* **Trigger:** `Order created`

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#### Step 4: Add Condition: Check Order Tag

Add a condition > true flow > add variable > search for "order tag" > choose order/tag

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Add the tag you just added in the Preorder Campaign

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#### Step 5: Add Action: Hold Fulfillment Order

Under the **True** branch:

Add action:

* **Action:** `Hold fulfillment order`

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Configure:

* **Reason:** INVENTORY\_OUT\_OF\_STOCK
* **Note:** Optional (example: Preorder order)

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#### Step 6: Turn On the Workflow

* Click **Turn on workflow**
* Save changes

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#### Step 6: Test the Workflow

To verify:

1. Create a test order.
2. Add the order tag: **PREORDER**
3. Place the order.
4. Confirm the order appears as **Fulfillment on hold**.

#### Expected behavior

| Order Tags                            | Result                |
| ------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| `PREORDER`                            | ✅ Fulfillment is held |
| `VIP`                                 | ❌ No action           |
| `PREORDER, VIP` *(if using contains)* | ✅ Fulfillment is held |