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How Do I Give a Collaborator Access to Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 6:54 pm

If you’re running a Shopify store, you may need to give a collaborator access at some point. Maybe you have a virtual assistant who needs to help with customer service, or maybe you’re working with a designer on a custom theme. Whatever the reason, giving someone access to your Shopify store is easy to do.

There are two ways to give someone access to your Shopify store: as an employee or as a contractor. Both have their own set of permissions that you can set, so you can control exactly what the person has access to.

As an employee, the person will have their own login to your Shopify admin. They’ll be able to do everything that you can do in the admin, including adding and managing products, processing orders, and changing your store’s settings.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to give a collaborator access to your Shopify account, please be aware that they will be able to view and modify all aspects of your store, including orders, products, settings, and billing. Please make sure you trust the collaborator completely before giving them access to your account.

As a contractor, the person will have limited access to your Shopify admin. They’ll be able to do things like add products and manage orders, but they won’t be able to change your store’s settings.

To add someone as an employee or contractor, go to your Shopify admin and click “Settings.” Then, click “Account” and scroll down to the “Shopify accounts” section. From there, you can add the person’s email address and set their permissions.

Once the person has been added, they’ll receive an email with instructions on how to log in to your Shopify store. And that’s it! Now you can give someone access to your Shopify store without having to share your own login information.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.