Option groups are containers that hold your product options. Instead of adding options to each product individually, you create a group once and assign it to products. This makes managing options across your catalog efficient and consistent.
Why Use Option Groups
Groups provide several benefits:
Efficiency - Create once, apply to many products
Consistency - All assigned products share the same options
Easy updates - Change the group, all products update
Organization - Keep related options together
For example, create a “Gift Options” group with gift wrapping and a message field, then apply it to all giftable products.
Creating an Option Group
Go to Option Groups in the app
Click Create (or Create Option Group from empty state)
Enter a group name
Choose your application scope
Click Save
The group is created empty—you’ll add options next.
Application Scope
Choose which products receive the group’s options:
All products - Every product in your store shows these options. Good for universal options like gift wrapping or rush shipping.
Specific products - Only selected products show these options. Good for category-specific customization like engraving on jewelry or custom sizing on furniture.
Managing Products
For specific product targeting:
Open the option group
Click the Products link
Use the product picker to add products
Remove products by clicking the remove icon
You can search and filter to find products quickly.
Organizing Groups
Keep your groups organized by using clear, descriptive names:
“Personalization Options” for engraving and monograms
“Gift Services” for wrapping and messages
“Rush Shipping” for expedited delivery options
“Custom Sizing” for made-to-order products
This makes it easy to find and manage groups as your catalog grows.