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# How to configure a hidden pre-order

> Configure hidden pre-order products on the Pricing and Availability page in Partner Center, including how direct links can still expose them.

This article explains how to use the **Pricing and Availability** page in the Partner Center portal to configure hidden pre-order products. Pre-orders should be approved by Microsoft. For more information about submitting a pre-order plan for approval, see [Configuring pre-order products](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-configuring-pre-orders.md).

Before you create a pre-order product by using the following instructions, we recommend reading [Pre-order overview](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/preorder-overview.md).

> [!WARNING]
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> When using this configuration, it's possible for customers with a direct link to the product to see it and acquire it in the Microsoft Store.

## Product types this applies to

* Game Bundle

## Configuration options

**1. Go to **Partner Center**.**

**2. Go to the Game Bundle you want to configure.**

**3. Select the **Pricing and Availability** module from the product page navigation.**

**4. If you need to, in the **Visibility** section, configure **Private Audience**.**

For more information, see [Visibility - Audiences](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/visibility-audiences.md).

**5. Configure **Discoverability**.**

In the **Discoverability** section, select **Make this product available and discoverable in the Microsoft Store**.

**6. Configure the **Schedule**.**

In the **Schedule** section, select the following options.

* **Release:** Select **at**, and then enter a date and time for the release of the product.
* **Pre-order:** Select **starts at**, and then enter a date and time for the pre-order to begin.
* **Discoverable in the Microsoft Store:** Select **never**.
* **Stop acquisition:** Select **at**, and then enter a date and time for the bundle to no longer be acquirable.

**7. In the **Pricing** section, set your pricing for the product.**

**8. Select **Save draft**.**

**9. Select **Review and publish**.**

When you're ready, select **Review and publish** to publish your configuration to your development sandbox or RETAIL.

## See also

* [Pre-order overview](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/preorder-overview.md)
* [Plan and manage pre-order products](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-configuring-pre-orders.md)


## Related topics

- [Pre-orders](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/preorder-overview.md)
- [How to configure a product to be hidden and purchasable](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-hiddenrelease.md)
- [How to configure a pre-order](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-preorder.md)
- [How to configure a pre-order bundle](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-create-preorder-visible-bundle.md)
- [How to configure a Game or Durable pre-order](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-create-preorder-visible-product.md)