Installation & Setup

Install the Deposit & Partial Payment plugin via WordPress admin, zip upload, or FTP, then activate your Pro license to let customers pay deposits and balances in installments.

Plugin Installation

  • Install the free WpDepositly plugin from the WordPress repository
  • Install WpDepositly PRO as a separate plugin and activate your license
  • Ensure WooCommerce is installed and active
  • Existing free version settings are retained during the upgrade

Initial Configuration

  • Enable deposits globally or per product type
  • Choose a default deposit type (fixed or percentage)
  • Configure payment gateways that support partial payments
  • Turn on automated email confirmations and reminders

Shortcode Guidelines

Place the deposit option flexibly on product, cart, or checkout pages, and give customers a dashboard to track paid and remaining amounts.

Display & Placement

  • Show the deposit option on product pages, cart, or checkout
  • Display a customer payment dashboard on the My Account page
  • Let customers view paid amounts, remaining balances, and next payment
  • Integrate directly with the WooCommerce checkout flow

Best Practices

  • Test your payment gateway in sandbox mode before going live
  • Use multilingual support for international stores
  • Place deposit messaging where customers expect pricing
  • Re-save permalinks if account pages don't appear

Deposit Types

Offer fixed or percentage deposits, structured installment plans, and minimum deposit options so customers can pay upfront amounts with balances due later.

Fixed & Percentage

  • Fixed-amount deposits that meet a minimum threshold
  • Percentage-based deposits calculated from the total cost
  • Make the deposit mandatory or optional per product
  • Enable zero-price checkout where applicable

Installments & Terms

  • Term-based payment plans with defined timelines
  • Regular installment schedules after an upfront payment
  • Minimum deposit option for customers with constraints
  • Advanced deposit rules for different product types

Order & Payment Management

Track deposits, balances, and upcoming payments from dedicated admin tools, and keep customers informed with automated communication.

Admin Tools

  • Track and organize deposit orders from a dedicated dashboard
  • View paid amounts, remaining balances, and next payment details
  • Export orders and payment data via CSV reporting
  • Manage inventory reduction and stock controls

Customer Communication

  • Send automated order confirmation emails
  • Trigger payment reminders before balances are due
  • Push order status updates to reduce missed payments
  • Give customers account-dashboard access to their payments

General Guidelines

Configure store-specific settings, taxes, and payment methods, and apply deposits to the products and services where they make the most sense.

Store Configuration

  • Apply store-specific settings and tax options
  • Choose which payment methods accept deposits
  • Support multi-store configurations
  • Set advanced deposit rules per product type

Best Practices

  • Use deposits for rentals, high-ticket items, and services
  • Set clear payment terms, amounts, and timelines upfront
  • Enable reminders to reduce missed payments
  • Review reports regularly to track outstanding balances

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about configuring deposits, installments, and partial payments with the WpDepositly plugin.

Getting Started

  • What is the difference between a deposit and a partial payment?
  • What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?
  • Which payment gateways support partial payments?
  • How do I set a fixed versus a percentage deposit?

Troubleshooting

  • How does a customer pay the remaining balance?
  • Why are reminder emails not being sent?
  • Why is the deposit option not showing at checkout?
  • How are refunds handled on deposit orders?