What arguments does createEmptyCart accept?

The createEmptyCart mutation accepts 1 argument: input (createEmptyCartInput).

What does createEmptyCart return?

createEmptyCart returns String.

Does createEmptyCart require authentication?

createEmptyCart requires an Authorization header with a Bearer customer token. Obtain the token by calling the generateCustomerToken mutation with the customer's email and password.

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MutationQuote · Magento 2.4.9 Deprecated

createEmptyCart

Q: What does the createEmptyCart mutation do in Magento 2 GraphQL?

createEmptyCart is a Magento 2 GraphQL mutation in the Quote module. Create an empty shopping cart for a guest or logged in user. It returns String and requires an Authorization header (Bearer customer token).

Q: Is createEmptyCart still supported?

createEmptyCart is deprecated. Use `Mutation.createGuestCart` or `Query.customerCart` for logged in customer

createEmptyCart is a Magento 2 GraphQL mutation in the Quote module. Create an empty shopping cart for a guest or logged in user. It returns String and requires an Authorization header (Bearer customer token).

Deprecated: Use `Mutation.createGuestCart` or `Query.customerCart` for logged in customer

Last verified: 2026-05-23 against Magento 2.4.9.

Returns

String

Resolver class

\Magento\QuoteGraphQl\Model\Resolver\CreateEmptyCart

Arguments

input createEmptyCartInput

An optional input object that assigns the specified ID to the cart.

Example request

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