Checkout Links Integration Setup

Using Downpay with Checkout Links

Overview

Downpay integrates seamlessly with Checkout Links to let you create shareable checkout links with a deposit option pre-selected.

This setup is ideal for high-AOV, made-to-order, or long lead-time products where customers hesitate to pay in full upfront. Instead of sending shoppers to a product page and asking them to choose the right payment option, you can send them directly to checkout with the deposit already applied.

This makes it easier to convert interest into committed orders across marketing campaigns and one-to-one sales conversations.

Why use Checkout Links with Downpay?

When Downpay is paired with Checkout Links, you unlock a faster way to sell deposits outside of your standard storefront flow.

Instead of asking customers to browse your site, you can send a single link that:

Includes the exact product
Has the Downpay deposit option already selected
Can include discounts, free shipping, or gifts
Takes the customer straight to checkout

This is especially effective when speed, clarity, and trust matter.

Common use cases

Email campaigns

Promote “Reserve with 25% down” instead of the full product price.

SMS and direct messages

Send a quick checkout link that closes the sale while the conversation is active.

Social ads

Reduce sticker shock by advertising the deposit amount rather than the full price.

Pre-orders and launches

Capture early commitment without asking for full payment upfront.

Customer support and sales

Share a link during a call or live chat to convert interest into an order immediately.

VIP or B2B customers

Create private links with custom terms, discounts, or bonuses.

What you need before getting started

Before creating deposit links, make sure:

Downpay is installed on your store
Your products have Downpay purchase options configured
Checkout Links is installed and active

Once this is set up, Checkout Links handles link creation and campaign controls, while Downpay manages the deposit, card storage, and remaining balance collection.

How Checkout Links works with Downpay

Checkout Links pulls in the purchase options you have already configured in Downpay and lets you:

Select a specific deposit option for a product
Generate a shareable checkout URL
Add tracking, limits, or access controls
Use the same Downpay fulfillment and balance capture workflows you already rely on

Downpay remains the source of truth for payments and outstanding balances. Checkout Links makes those options easier to deploy across campaigns and customer conversations.

Step-by-step setup guide

To avoid duplication and ensure the instructions stay up to date, Checkout Links maintains the full setup guide.

https://checkoutlinks.com/guides/downpay-deposit-link-campaigns

Their guide covers:

Creating a deposit checkout link
Selecting the correct Downpay purchase option
Adding promotions and tracking
Creating links directly from Shopify admin
Testing and troubleshooting

When this setup works best

This integration works especially well if:

You sell high-ticket or custom products with a sales team
Your sales process involves education or live conversations
You run campaigns where every click matters
You want to reduce friction without changing your core checkout experience

If your team frequently sends manual checkout links or your campaigns struggle with sticker shock, combining Checkout Links with Downpay is one of the fastest ways to improve conversion.

Need help deciding if deposit links are right for your store or how to structure your Downpay purchase options before using Checkout Links? Our support team is happy to help.

Updated on: 08/01/2026

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