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Create a collection

Updated May 17, 2026

Group related products together and showcase them in your store

A collection in Fourthwall is a curated group of products by theme, season, style, or a characteristic of your choosing that lives on its own unique page. It helps you organize your catalog and makes it easier for visitors to explore related items.

Once you've created a collection, you can highlight it on your homepage or custom page using the Feature Collection or Collection list sections. Learn how to customize pages here.

Step 1: Create a new collection​

  • Go to Products > Collections

  • Click Create new collection

  • Enter your collection name (e.g., "Fall '25 Drops" or "Essential Accessories")

    • This name will be part of the collection's URL
    • Make it catchy and relevant!

  • Click Save (this will mark your collection as "Hidden" and allow you to configure the optional settings)

Create new collection

Step 2: (Optional) Make the collection time-limited​

Want to launch an exclusive or seasonal collection?

  • Tick the box for Make this collection time-limited
  • Open the date selector to add the start and end dates and set the times
  • Click Apply when you're ready

Make this a limited time only collection

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Note: If the start time has already passed, the collection goes live immediately when you save.

Step 3: Add products to your collection​

  • Look for the "Products" section

  • Click + Add products

  • Select the items you want to include

  • You can:

    • Drag and drop products to reorder them (the first product becomes the collection's main image)
    • Use the three-dot menu to move or remove items

  • Click Save

Add Products v2

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Note: Removing a product from a collection doesn't delete it. It just removes it from that specific group.

Step 4: Set collection visibility​

Click the visibility button in the top right to choose who can access the collection:

  • Public. Visible to all site visitors
  • Hidden. Only accessible via direct link
  • Schedule as Public. Pick a future date/time to make it public

Click Save to confirm your settings.

Update collection visibility

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Visibility toggle stuck or unresponsive? Fourthwall support agents can flip a collection between Hidden and Public directly from the admin dashboard on your behalf. If the toggle is unclickable, the fastest fix is to email support@fourthwall.com and ask an agent to make the change. They will confirm the result with a link to the affected collection. Reach for browser-side troubleshooting (clearing cache, switching browsers) only when you want to drive the change yourself.

Step 5: Choose a sorting mode​

You can control how products appear in your collection using the sorting options.

Available modes:

Collection sorting modes

  • Manual order. Drag and drop products to arrange them in your preferred order.
  • Best selling first. Products with the most sales will appear first in your collection. This auto-refreshes every ~15 minutes with live sales data.
  • Newest products first. Recently added products will appear first in your collection (based on creation timestamps).
  • Oldest products first. Older products will be displayed first in your collection, listed in reverse chronological order.
  • Product name (A to Z). Products will be sorted alphabetically from A to Z.
  • Product name (Z to A). Products will be sorted alphabetically from Z to A.

How it works:

Once you select a sorting mode, the system will use automatic re-sorting intelligence to organize your collection when products are added, removed, or updated.

Step 6: (Optional) Tweak collection settings​

Click the three dots (…) to:

  • Change URL. Customize how the collection page appears
  • Delete collection. This removes the collection, but your products stay untouched

Three-dot menu options

Understanding the limitations of product grouping​

  • Collections are not auto-displayed: Creating a collection doesn't automatically show it on your site. You must manually add it via the Featured Collection or Collection List sections.
  • Featured Collection shows only a subset: It will display only the number of products you configure. You need to click View all or link directly to the full collection.
  • The Collection list is manual: Collections must be added manually to be visible in that section; they don't auto-update when you create a new collection.
  • Visibility rules apply: Hidden or scheduled collections won't appear to shoppers until made public or scheduled time arrives.
  • Product order matters: Display depends on order. Adding new products can shift your top items and affect what customers see first.
  • One collection per Featured Collection section: To show multiple collections on a page, you must add multiple Featured Collection sections or use a Collection List.
  • Reordering across pages is limited: Drag-and-drop only works on the current page. To move items across your entire catalog, use precise position controls or manual ordering.
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Pro tips​

  • To avoid shifting featured items: keep your curated products at the top of the product list, or use multiple Featured Collection sections for different sets.
  • When running campaigns (like seasonal drops), use Collection Lists to group multiple collections under one section.
  • Remember that visibility and position settings don't auto-sync, so double-check the display after edits or new product additions.
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