Membership Gift
Let customers gift a membership to someone else at checkout
Let customers purchase a membership as a gift for someone else. The recipient receives the membership benefits.
What Customers See
Gifting Someone?
Please enter the recipient's email carefully. The membership will be activated for the person you specify below.
Click tabs to see the gift form states
A gifting section appears at checkout where customers can enter the recipient's name and email.
Why Use This
New Customer Acquisition
Gift recipients become new members
Holiday Sales
Perfect for gift-giving seasons
Easy Gifting
No gift cards or codes needed
Instant Activation
Recipient gets membership immediately
Setup
Add the Extension
Go to Settings → Checkout → Customize in Shopify admin.
Click Add block and find Membership Gift under Subscribfy.
Position it in the checkout flow, typically in the information section.
Configure Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Block Title | Heading for the gift section |
| Attention Text (Bold) | Important notice in bold |
| Attention Text | Additional notice text |
Test the Flow
- Add membership product to cart
- Go to checkout
- Enter recipient details in the gift section
- Complete purchase
- Recipient receives membership activation email
How It Works
- Customer adds membership to cart
- At checkout, gift section appears
- Customer enters recipient's name and email
- Order is placed with gift attribute
- Subscribfy activates membership for recipient (not buyer)
- Recipient gets welcome email with their new membership
The buyer is charged, but the recipient gets the membership. Make sure customers understand this clearly.
Gift Recipient Experience
The recipient receives:
- Email notification about their gifted membership
- Immediate access to member benefits
- Their own customer portal access
- All membership perks (discounts, free shipping, etc.)
Form Fields
| Field | Required | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient Name | Yes | Cannot be empty |
| Recipient Email | Yes | Valid email format |
The form auto-saves when the customer leaves each field.
Troubleshooting
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