Default value options

CheckboxDescription
Use system valueThis checkbox appears when the configuration scope is set to Default Config.
Use DefaultThis checkbox appears when the configuration scope is set to Main Website, and refers to the default store that is assigned to the website.
Use WebsiteThis checkbox appears when the configuration scope set to a specific store view. When selected, it uses the setting from the parent website that is associated with the store view. In this case, the store level is skipped because it is understood to apply to the default store that is associated with the website.

Set the scope

Before making a configuration setting that applies only to a specific website, store, or store view, do the following:

  1. On the Admin sidebar, do one of the following:

    • For most configuration settings, go to Stores > Settings > Configuration.

    • For design-related settings, go to Content > Design > Configuration. Then in the grid, choose the applicable store view.

  2. Navigate to the configuration setting to be changed and do the following:

    • In the upper-left corner, set Store View to the specific view where the configuration applies. When prompted to confirm scope switching, click OK.

      A checkbox appears after each field, and additional fields might become available.

    • Clear the Use system value checkbox after any field that you want to edit. Then, update the value for the view.

    • Repeat this process for every field that needs to be updated on the page.

    Setting the Country options of the French store view

  3. When complete, click Save Config.

Scope quick reference

ScopeDescription
Global
AdminAll websites, stores, and store views in the installation are managed from the same Admin.
Default ConfigThe global default configuration settings are used through the store hierarchy, unless they are overridden at a lower level.
CatalogThe term catalog refers to the product database as a whole, and is available throughout the installation.
Product PricesProduct prices can be configured for application at either a global or website level.
Product ConfigurationsAttributes that are used as configurable product options must have a global scope.
CustomersCustomer accounts can be configured for application at a global or website level. Each website can have a separate set of customer accounts or share customer accounts with other websites in the installation.
Website
DomainAdditional websites can be set up as subdomains of the primary domain, or have separate IP addresses and dedicated domains.
CustomersCustomer accounts can be configured for application at a global or website level. Each website can have a separate set of customer accounts or share customer accounts with other websites in the installation.
CurrencyEach website can be assigned a different base currency. The base currency is used to process all transactions, although a different display currency might appear to the customer, according to the locale of the store view.
ProductsIndividual products are assigned to the hierarchy at the website level. The Products grid lists all products in the catalog, and the websites where they are available. The Product in Websites setting identifies each website where the product is available.
Product PricesProduct prices can be configured for application at either a global or website level.
Payment MethodsPayment methods are configured at the website level, although the title and instructions can be configured for each store view.
CheckoutThe checkout process takes place at the website level, although some display options can be configured for each store view. All stores associated with a website have the same checkout configuration.
Allowed countriesAllowed countries can be configured on the website level. The allowed countries settings are used in the checkout to limit where a customer can come from.
Store
DomainWith multiple stores, each store can have the same domain, a subdomain, or distinctly different domains. For more information, refer to Adding Stores.
Root CategoryEach store can have a separate set of products and main menu that is based on a “root” category and subcategories. Each catalog has a root category that is assigned at the store level.
Store View
SubcategoriesThe subcategories that make up the main menu (under the root) are assigned at the store view level.
LocaleEach store view can be assigned a different locale. The display currency, units of measurement, and Admin interface are specific to the locale.
LanguagesTo support multiple languages, all content, including product descriptions, must be translated for each store view.
Display CurrencyA different display currency can be used for each store view, although the transactions are processed at the website level using the base currency.
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