> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.wikiguide.link/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Setup guide for force subscription app. **Force Subscriptions** is a Shopify app that lets store owners sell products on a recurring basis (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) so customers get automatically **billed and shipped** on a schedule instead of buying once. It also gives store owners tools to set up, manage, and track these subscriptions from one dashboard. ${youtube}[Get Your Shopify Store Subscription Ready in 5 Steps (Setup Guide)](RHyBKv23XXc) **In this guide, we'll walk through everything the Dashboard shows and what each part means.** ### Step 1: Open the Dashboard In the left-hand menu, click **Dashboard** under **Force Subscriptions**. This is the home page of the app and gives you a full overview of your subscriptions at a glance. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_10909xe.png) ### Step 2: Complete the Setup Guide At the top of the Dashboard, there's a **Setup Guide** with **5** steps to get your subscriptions working. A progress bar shows how many steps you've finished. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_ikg3m4.png) ### Step 3: Create Your First Recurring Plan Start setting up your app by clicking **“Create Plan”** to create your first plan. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1jvfq8s.png) ### Create Your First Recurring Plan: You can start creating your **plan** from here. You can also use the **second tab** on the **left-hand** side to fill in the required details and create your plan. For more **detailed guidance** on creating your plan, you can follow this article: **__"__**[**__Create your subscription plan"__**](https://help.wikiguide.link/en/article/how-to-create-your-first-subscription-plan-52vevh/?bust=1786434524961) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_17kyfia.png) ### ### Step 4: Enable Force Subscription Widget on Product Pages This adds a subscription button to your product pages, so customers can choose to subscribe instead of just buying once. Click **Enable widget** to turn it on, or **Mark as done** if you've already set it up elsewhere. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_19m9fa.png) ### Enabling Force Subscription Widget You can **drag this element** and place it anywhere you want. In this **example,** I’ve placed it below the **Buy** button, as you can see on the left-hand side and **preview** on the right-hand side. Click on **save** after that. ### ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_g4j7f3.png) ### Step 4: Enable Force Subscriptions List Page. Enable the **“Force Subscriptions List Page”** so subscribers can easily manage their active subscriptions. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1nmvohc.png) Click on **Accounts** after that customize according to yourself and click **Save**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1wl1d29.png) ### Step5: Enable Force Manage Subscriptions Button. **Enable the “Fast Manage Subscriptions” button** by clicking **Enable Extension**. This allows customers to manage their subscriptions directly from their order page. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_bzvto8.png) Click the **+** icon next to **Fast Subscriptions Button**, then select **Orders and Order Status**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1ktb03y.png) **Customize** it according to yourself and after that click **save** it will be added to your order section. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_6ir1v4.png) ### Step6: **Enable** Force Subscription Detail Page. Click **Enable Extension** to enable the **Fast Subscription Detail Page**. This allows customers to quickly view their subscription details in one place. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1ikknam.png) Click the **+** icon next to **Fast Subscriptions Detail Page**, then select **Accounts** to add the subscription detail page. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1wz5xvx.png) You can select **Orders** and customize each option one by one. After optimizing everything, you’ll see the subscription list in the final option, where subscribers can view their active and paused subscriptions. Finally, click **Save** to apply the changes. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_2gcypi.png) ### Revenue Growth Chart ### ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_imtwgz.png) ### 1. **Total Subscription:** Shows the overall number of subscriptions created in your store — currently **21**. 2. **Active Subscription:** Shows how many subscriptions are currently running — currently **18**. 3. **Paused Subscription:** Shows how many subscriptions are temporarily on hold — currently **2**. 4. **Cancelled Subscription:** Shows how many subscriptions have been cancelled — currently **1**. 5. **Revenue Growth Chart:** Displays date-wise subscription order revenue, with a **"Last 7 days"** filter to change the time range. ### Plan Distribution, Latest Subscriptions & Top Subscription Products ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/9/5/5/a9552c769f21a000/image_1bqkpyh.png) 1. **Plan Distribution:** Shows the percentage and count of subscribers on each billing frequency — Daily 0% (0), Weekly 10% (2), Monthly 90% (19), Yearly 0% (0). 2. **Latest Subscriptions:** Lists the most recent subscribers by name with their current status, such as **Active** or **Cancelled**, and a **"View all"** link to see the full list. 3. **Top Subscription Products:** Ranks the best-performing subscription products, showing the product name, the plan it's linked to, and the number of orders it has generated.