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  Deprecation of draftOrderCreateMerchantCheckout mutation - Shopify developer
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May 1, 2025

# Deprecation of `draftOrderCreateMerchantCheckout` mutation

DateMay 1, 2025

Version[2025-07](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_version=2025-07)

Flags[Deprecation announcement](https://shopify.dev/changelog?filter=deprecation-announcement)

SurfacesAPI

Affected APIs[Admin GraphQL API](https://shopify.dev/changelog?api_type=admin-graphql)

As of API version 2025-07, the `draftOrderCreateMerchantCheckout` mutation has been deprecated. Please use the `draftOrderComplete` mutation instead.

For more information, please visit our [help docs](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/2025-07/mutations/draftOrderComplete).