task
Set up cart recovery emails
Last updated July 28, 2026
Cart recovery is configured per MyCart store under Opportunities → Automations (not a global Settings “cart recovery” page).
Who this is for
Visible when domain/enterprise matches the Opportunities gate: Bespoke Threads, Big Frog network (incl. franchise members), or localhost.
Steps — open Opportunities for a store
- Stores (
/shops) → open a MyCart store. - Store admin sidebar top leaf Opportunities →
/shop/settings/{shopId}/opportunities.
- Subtitle: Track recovery plans for unfinished purchase activity.
- Optional global admin list: left nav Orders → Opportunities (
/opportunities) — same gate.
[SCREENSHOT: Opportunities page tabs]
Steps — automations
- Open tab Automations (tabs are Pipeline, Automations, Performance).
- Under Default Recovery Plans, choose e.g. Manual only, 1-step email, 2-step email, 3-step email. (SMS reminder shows Coming soon.)
- Set Seller review threshold as needed.
- Use checkbox Stop automation when the customer replies if offered.
- Click Save automation settings.
- Save requires
scope === "shop"(a specific store selected — not enterprise-wide).
[SCREENSHOT: Default Recovery Plans]
What happens next
Abandoned activity appears on the Pipeline tab. Modes may show badges Manual, Basic Auto, or Manowar.
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- Cart recovery & the Opportunities pipeline
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