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Reference Updated Aug 16, 2026

Managing rules

Active Order Limits shows all the rules you have created. From here, you can open a rule to edit it, enable or disable it, or delete it. Only enabled rules apply to customer orders.

Applies to
  • All Shopify plans
Doesn't apply to
  • Shopify POS

The list

Active Order Limits shows all your created rules and their current status. Click a rule to open and edit it. After making changes, save the rule.

If you have not created any rules yet, you will see an option to create your first rule.

Disable a rule instead of deleting it

If you may need a rule again later, disable it instead of deleting it. A disabled rule stays in your list but will not apply to customer orders.

Use this when you want to:

  • Temporarily stop a rule while testing.
  • Pause a rule that you may use again later.
  • Disable rules you do not currently need.

Deleting

Deleting a rule permanently removes it. If you may need the rule again, disable it instead. You can also export the rule before deleting it if you want to keep a backup.

Give your rules clear names

Use a rule name that clearly explains what the rule does. This makes it easier to find and manage later.

  • Good: “Wholesale – Minimum 12 items”
  • Avoid: “Rule 1”

For temporary rules, include the campaign or purpose in the name so you know which rule can be disabled later.

Example: “Summer Sale – Maximum 2 items”

Limits

LimitWhat it means
25 active validations per storeShopify limits how many validations can be active.
Available featuresDepends on your Nex Validator plan.

See the Limits page for complete details.

Frequently asked

Does disabling a rule delete it?

No. It stays in the list and stops enforcing. It is the safe way to pause something you may want back.

How many rules can I have?

Shopify allows 25 active validation functions per store, counted across every app. Disabled rules do not count.

Does deleting affect past orders?

No. Rules only decide whether a new cart may check out.

See also: Import and export rules · Limits · Troubleshooting