Understanding configuration scope hierarchy in Magento

Configuration scope is fundamental to how Magento works, and it’s the backbone of Magento's multi-store functionality.

Magento uses a three-tiered scope system that determines where settings apply and how they cascade through your store structure:

The scope hierarchy

Magento's configuration values follow this precedence order:

1. Store View - The most specific level and highest priority

2. Website - The middle level

3. Global/Default - The most general level and lowest priorit...