There are four different modes of operation available for your Zen Cart Store.  The options in Customer Shop Status – View Shop and Prices are:

1. Not required

   In this mode visitors are able to browse products, register for an account, login and make purchases.

2. Must login to browse

   This mode forces visitors to create an account or login before they are able to browse products.  The ‘home page’ of your store is the Login Page with all sidebars removed and most links redirect back to this page (with the exception of the Privacy page).  Once the customer has logged in, the store functions normally.

3. May browse but no prices unless logged in

   In this mode, all visitors to your store are able to browse products and page however all prices, Add to Cart and Buy Now information is replaced with a link to Login for Price.  Once the customer has logged in, the store functions normally.

4. Showroom Only

   In this mode, all visitors and customers are able to browse products and price information throughout your store.  However, in Showroom Only mode, products cannot be purchased.  Customers can continue to log in and view their account information, such as previous orders, for example.

To set your Zen Cart Store Status:

1. Log in to your Zen Cart store Admin
2. From the Configuration menu, select Customer Details.
   
3. Click on the Info icon on the Customer Shop Status – View Shop and Prices line.
   
4. Click the Edit button.
   
5. Select your preferred mode for Customer Shop Status – View Shop and Prices:
   0= Not required
   1= Must login to browse
   2= May browse but no prices unless logged in
   3= Showroom Only

   

6. Click on Update to save your selection.

Note that the Customer Shop Status is different to the Store Status setting.  For more details see Setting the Store Status in Zen Cart.

More Zen Cart:

1. Setting the Store Status in Zen Cart
2. Difference between Showcase Mode and Showroom Mode in Zen Cart
3. Order Status – Zen Cart Email Template
4. Setting your Zen Cart Store to Maintenance Mode
5. Principle 4: Personalised Shopping – Make it fun to shop and easy to buy