Run a storefront test before relying on Slingshot for real shoppers.

Prepare a test product

Choose an active product that is available on your Online Store sales channel. At least one variant must be unavailable. If Shopify continues selling the variant when inventory reaches zero, it may still count as available.

Submit a test signup

  1. Open the product in your storefront or theme preview.
  2. Select the unavailable size, color, or other variant.
  3. Confirm the Slingshot form appears.
  4. Enter an email address you can access.
  5. Submit the form.
  6. Confirm the success message appears.
  7. Return to Slingshot and open Signups.
  8. Find the email and verify the product and variant are correct.

Expected result

Slingshot stores one waiting request for the email and exact variant. Submitting the same request again should not create misleading demand.

This test does not require you to change inventory. Use Send Test Notification to preview the outgoing email without triggering a real restock.