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Shopify supports OAuth 2.0 for custom app integrations. Apps are created through the Shopify Admin Dashboard and the Dev Dashboard, giving you a Client ID and Client Secret.

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Steps

  1. Create a Shopify Account (if needed)
  2. Access the App Development Dashboard
    • Log in to your Shopify Admin Dashboard
    • Search for App Development in the search bar
    • On the development page, click Build apps in Dev Dashboard to open the dedicated development environment
  3. Create Your App
    • In the Dev Dashboard, click Create App in the top-right corner
    • Enter a descriptive App Name and click Create
  4. Configure App Settings
    • On the version configuration page, set:
      • App URL: Your application’s main URL
      • Scope Selections: Choose API scopes based on your needs
        • Essential: read_orders, write_orders, read_products, write_products
        • Additional: read_customers, write_customers, read_inventory, write_inventory
      • Redirect URL: Your OAuth callback URL
    • Click Release to finalize the app version
  5. Get OAuth Credentials
    • Navigate to the Settings page from the left sidebar
    • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret
    • Keep the Client Secret secure

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Key Details

  • Developer Dashboard: https://partners.shopify.com
  • Admin Dashboard: https://{your-store}.myshopify.com/admin
  • Auth Type: OAuth 2.0
  • Credentials Location: App Settings page → Client ID & Client Secret
  • Common Scopes: read_orders, write_orders, read_products, write_products, read_customers, write_customers, read_inventory, write_inventory
  • Note: When connecting, you’ll need your store’s subdomain (e.g., if your store URL is https://mystore.myshopify.com, the subdomain is mystore)