Using the Shopping Cart
Add products to your cart, manage items, and proceed to checkout
Using the Shopping Cart
Your shopping cart lets you collect products, domains, and services before completing your purchase. You can add multiple items and check out all at once.
Accessing Your Cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the top right corner of any page. The badge shows how many items are currently in your cart. You can also access your cart directly at /cart.
[Screenshot: Cart icon with badge]
Cart Modal
When you click the cart icon, a sidebar opens showing:
- Cart header with item count
- List of items with details
- Total price
- Proceed to Checkout button
Items in Your Cart
Each item displays:
Services and Products
- Product name (e.g., "Game Server Starter")
- Billing cycle (Monthly, Annually, etc.)
- Price
- Remove button (trash icon)
Domains
- Domain name (e.g., "example.com")
- Registration period (1 Year, 2 Years, etc.)
- Price
- Transfer indicator if applicable
- Remove button
Managing Cart Items
Removing Items
Click the trash icon next to any item to remove it from your cart. The cart total updates automatically.
Changing Quantities or Options
To modify an item:
Cart Actions
Proceed to Checkout
Click the large Proceed to Checkout button to begin the payment process. You'll be taken to the checkout page to:
- Review your order
- Add billing information (first-time customers)
- Select payment method
- Complete your purchase
View Full Cart
Opens a dedicated cart page with more details and configuration options for each item.
Continue Shopping
Closes the cart modal so you can keep browsing and adding more items.
Clear Cart
Removes all items from your cart at once. Use this if you want to start over.
[Screenshot: Cart action buttons]
Cart Persistence
Your cart is saved:
- Across sessions - Items remain even if you log out
- Across devices - Access your cart from any device when logged in
- For 30 days - Cart items don't expire for a month
Cart Notifications
You'll see notifications when:
- Items are added successfully
- Items are removed
- Prices change
- Promotions are applied
Adding Items to Cart
From Product Pages
From Domain Search
Quick Add Features
Some pages offer quick-add buttons:
- Product listing pages
- Service upgrade options
- Recommended products
Cart Total
The cart displays:
- Subtotal - Sum of all items
- Today's total - What you pay now (setup fees, first payment)
- Recurring costs - Future billing amounts (shown on checkout page)
Checkout Process Overview
When you're ready to purchase:
[Screenshot: Checkout button highlighted]
Configurable Products
Some products require configuration before adding to cart:
- Select server location
- Choose billing cycle
- Add-ons and extras
- Custom options
Domains with Hosting
When ordering both:
Cart Tips
- Add everything you need before checking out to save time
- Review carefully before proceeding to checkout
- Check for promotions on the checkout page
- Save payment info for faster future purchases
- Contact support if you need help with configuration
Empty Cart
If your cart is empty, you'll see:
- "Your cart is empty" message
- Suggestions to browse products
- Quick links to popular categories
Cart Issues
Item Won't Add
- Check if you've selected all required options
- Ensure product is available
- Try refreshing the page
- Contact support if the issue persists
Wrong Item in Cart
- Simply remove it using the trash icon
- Add the correct item
Price Seems Wrong
- Prices shown are before any promotions
- Discounts apply at checkout
- Some items have setup fees shown separately
Mobile Cart Experience
On mobile devices:
- Cart icon is in the top navigation
- Modal slides in from the side
- All functionality is preserved
- Optimized for touch interactions
Next Steps
After adding items to your cart: