Guest checkout
Your store can be configured to require shoppers to open an account before making a purchase. The default setting allows guests to make purchases, with an option to register for an account after they complete the checkout process.
To disable guest checkout:
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On the Admin sidebar, go to Stores > Settings > Configuration.
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On the left panel, expand Sales and choose Checkout.
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For a detailed description of each of these configuration settings, see Checkout Options in the Configuration Reference Guide.
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If the setting is for a specific store view, choose the store view where the configuration applies.
When prompted, click OK to continue.
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Set Allow Guest Checkout to
No.If necessary, clear the Use system value checkbox to enable changes to this setting.
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Click Save Config.
Allow guest order access for registered emails
An optional, store-level configuration, which is disabled by default, allows guest shoppers to track their orders placed using an email address that matches a registered customer account.
When enabled, guest checkout orders placed with a registered email remain accessible, while also appearing in the customer’s order history.
To enable this feature, navigate to Stores > Settings > Configuration > Sales > Sales > Guest Checkout and set the Allow Guest Order Access for Registered Emails setting to Yes.