# Optional Services

Gives customers the option to include value-added services (like shipping protection or extended warranties..) during checkout

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## **Key Features**

* Configurable Service List: Add as many services as you need—each with its own icon, title, description and price.
* Checkbox UI: Styled checkboxes that clearly show each add-on and its price.

## Benefits

* Boost Average Order Value: The customer who are ready to buy will often add a small extra—like protection or convenience that will raise the total they spend.
* Drive Repeat Purchases: Offering add-ons such as extended warranties or protection plans keeps customers coming back and lowers the chance they cancel.

## How To Use?

1. Click **Add Block**
2. Choose **Optional Services**

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3. Customize the **Optional Services** block

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* **Automatically added by default:** When On, this services is added to every cart automatically, without the shopper having to toggle it on. When Off, the service appears as a checkbox the customer can opt into.
* **Products**: Pick which service items appear in the drawer. To use this, first add each service as its own Shopify product—make sure it has no variants and you’ve turned off inventory tracking. Please follow the step #4 to add the services to your store
* **Show image:** When On, displays the product’s icon next to the service name in the drawer. When Off, hides the image, showing only the service title, description and price.

4. To add the services as a Shopify Product, following the step:

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In the Admin Dashboard, click Product > Add Product to create a new product

* **Title, Description & Media**: Enter your title and description for the service. Upload an icon or image that will show next to the service in your cart drawer.
* **Pricing**: Enter the fee you’ll charge.
* **Track Quantity**: Uncheck this box so Shopify doesn’t count down inventory.
* **Variants**: Don’t add any options (size, color, etc.). Keep this product variant-free


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