{"title":"▶️ Run a test order","slug":"how-to-run-a-test-order","url":"https://support.storeconnect.com/articles/how-to-run-a-test-order","url_markdown":"https://support.storeconnect.com/articles/how-to-run-a-test-order.md","subtitle":null,"summary":"Place a test order by enabling store test mode or using test email addresses, then verify the order details, payments, promotions, subscriptions, and activity history in Salesforce.","type":"Videos_Tutorials","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/1177155792?fl=sv\u0026fe=ci","keywords":null,"last_modified":"2026-08-21T07:12:35+0000","body_markdown":"### **1\\. Set Up Test Mode**\n\nYou have two options to prevent real charges when testing orders:\n\n#### **Option A: Set the Entire Store to Test Mode**\n\n-   Go to the **Store Record** in Salesforce.\n\n-   Open the **Modes tab**.\n\n-   Ensure that the store is toggled to **Test Mode**.\n\n\n#### **Option B: Assign Test Email Addresses**\n\n-   In the **Store Record**, go to the **Key Relationships** tab.\n\n-   Create a **new Store Variable**:\n\n    -   **Name**: (any label you like)\n\n    -   **Key**: `test_checkout_emails`\n\n    -   **Value**: Up to **4 email addresses**, separated by commas (e.g., `test1@example.com,test2@example.com`)\n\n-   Click **Save**.\n\n\nOrders placed using these emails will be treated as **test orders**, even if the store is in live mode.\n\n---\n\n### **2\\. Run the Test Order on the Website**\n\n-   Navigate to your **StoreConnect storefront**.\n\n-   Add a few different types of products to your cart:\n\n    -   A **variant product** (e.g., 3 × Steve Plushy in Orange).\n\n    -   A **standard product** (e.g., 1 × Steve’s Mystery Box).\n\n    -   A **subscription product** (e.g., Steve’s Travel Fund).\n\n\n---\n\n### **3\\. Apply Promo Codes (Optional)**\n\n-   In the cart view, apply any **valid promotion codes** (e.g., `$5 off per Steve Plushy`).\n\n-   Confirm the discount is reflected in the **Order Summary**.\n\n\n---\n\n### **4\\. Proceed to Checkout**\n\n-   Fill in **Shipping and Billing information**\n\n-   Click **Continue**.\n\n-   Choose a **Payment Method**\n\n-   Complete the purchase by clicking **Submit/Complete Purchase**.\n\n\n---\n\n### **5\\. Verify the Test Order in Salesforce**\n\n-   Copy the **Order Reference Number** shown after purchase.\n\n-   In Salesforce:\n\n    -   Search for the **Order** using that reference number.\n\n    -   Open the **Order Record**.\n\n\n#### Review the following tabs and sections:\n\n-   **Order Details**: Billing, shipping, and checkout info.\n\n-   **Key Relationships**:\n\n    -   Products purchased\n\n    -   Promotions applied\n\n-   **Payments**: View payment records tied to the order.\n\n-   **Subscriptions**: If applicable, confirm the subscription record, next billing date, and recurring amount.\n\n-   **Additional Relationships**: Check promotion linkages.\n\n-   **Activities**: Confirm automated emails (e.g., thank-you email).\n\n-   **Order History**: Shows a full event log for that order."}