User guide

This is the reference for merchants using Rentshelf on Shopify. Start with the Quickstart guide if this is your first install — it walks you through the setup needed to take your first booking, test deposits and verify returns.

Where to start

Installation Install the app, approve scopes and understand what happens behind the scenes.

Quickstart guide The fastest path to a working rental product, including deposits, cart checks and returns.

Setting up products in Shopify Prepare your Shopify catalog, variants and prices before linking them to Rentshelf.

Frequently asked questions Common integration questions, pricing-mode trade-offs and known limitations.

Browse by topic

Settings Currency, timezone, default rental window, deposit rules, widget copy and rental buttons.

Rental product buttons Customize Rent Now, Choose rental dates, theme Add to cart and dynamic checkout behavior.

Bulk product linking Search rental products, filter Shopify products by collection and link products in batches.

Seasonal pricing Adjust rental prices for holidays, peak season, weekends and low-season discounts.

Add-ons Insurance, cleaning, delivery and other upsells sold alongside the rental.

Deposits Configure booking deposits, security deposits, pay-in-full choices and remaining balances.

Cart & checkout How rental totals, due-today amounts and line-item properties travel into Shopify.

Returns workflow Chase ended rentals, record condition notes, switch views and print the return queue.