Set Maximum Order Quantity on Shopify
Limit purchase quantity per customer to protect limited stock from resellers — Cap how many units a customer can purchase per product, variant, or collection. Enforced at checkout so no one bypasses your limits through Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or direct URLs.
Max 3 qty · Per product · All customers
Limited Edition Hoodie
Exclusive Drop
$449.95
Limit exceeded
This item is limited to 3 per customer. Please reduce quantity.
Why merchants need this
The challenge and how Nex MOQ solves it
Without order limits
One reseller buys 50 hoodies before your email campaign even sends. Bots clear your drop in minutes. Real customers arrive to "Sold Out" pages, and your brand takes the hit for something you could have prevented.
With Nex MOQ
Set a per-product or per-variant cap. When anyone tries to exceed it, checkout blocks with a clear message — across every payment method. Your real customers get fair access, and resellers hit a wall.
How to set it up
No code required. Just create a rule and activate it.
Set up basic min/max quantity or amount limits.
Create custom validations with conditions.
Enter the maximum quantity for this product
Exclusive Drop
This item is limited to 3 per customer. Please reduce quantity.
Screenshots are for illustration purposes. Actual app interface may vary slightly.
No credit card required · Works on all Shopify plans
When to use Maximum Order Quantity
Common scenarios merchants solve with this feature
Limited edition drops
Give every fan a fair shot — cap purchases so one buyer can't clear your inventory
Anti-reseller protection
Stop bulk buying of high-demand items at retail prices before they hit the secondary market
Sample products
Limit free or discounted samples to one per customer to control costs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about maximum order quantity
Does the limit apply per order or per customer?
Per order. Each checkout is validated independently against the maximum quantity rule.
Can resellers bypass this by using Shop Pay or Apple Pay?
No. Nex MOQ uses Shopify's Checkout Validation API, which blocks all checkout methods — including Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Buy Now buttons.
Can I set different limits for wholesale vs retail?
Yes. Use customer tag conditions to apply different caps for different customer groups.
Related features
Explore other order limit features in Nex MOQ
Premium T-Shirt
Black / Large
$59.98
Minimum order is 6 units. Please add 4 more items.
Minimum Order Quantity
Set per-product or per-variant quantity minimums to block unprofitable orders
Min 6 qty · Per product · All customers
Artist Collab Tee
Limited Drops collection
$194.97
Limited to 2 items from this collection. Please remove 1 item.
Maximum Collection Quantity
Limit how many items customers can buy from a collection to protect limited drops
Max 2 qty · Collection: "Limited Drops" · All customers
Craft Beer Variety Pack
Mixed selection
$215.88
Maximum order is 10 items. Please remove 2 items from your cart.
Maximum Cart Quantity
Limit total items per order to prevent bulk buying and protect inventory
Max 10 items in cart · Store-wide · All customers
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