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title: How can I update the Shopify generated error message in my cart?
description: Shopify has an automated error message for issues that occur in the cart during the checkout process. Change the default message that appears to give customers more information.
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# How can I update the Shopify generated error message in my cart?

## Shopify has an automated error message for issues that occur in the cart during the checkout process. Change the default message that appears to give customers more information.

To make changes to the error messaging, login to your Shopify account and follow the steps below. 

1. Click on Settings
2. Click on Checkout
3. Click on Manage Checkout Language
4. Scroll to "Checkout Shipping errors shipping method not available generic" 
     1. 1. (You have to scroll for a bit to find the specific error script.)
            2. Here is an image of what to look for:

![](https://try.accelpay.io/hs-fs/hubfs/0639b87-image-png.png?width=688&height=359&name=0639b87-image-png.png)

5\. Enter the preferred text for your error messaging! 

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