How to Retrieve the Shopify Access Token?

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of generating an Admin API Access Token in your Shopify store. Follow the instructions below to obtain your access token and ensure a smooth setup for your integration.

Step 1: Log in to the Shopify store.

Step 2: On the left hand, click on “Apps“.

Step 3: Click on “Apps and Sales channel settings”.

Step 4: After opening the Apps and Sales channel settings, click on “Develop Apps“.

Note: If you are developing an app for the first time, please follow the steps below. If you have already created an app, you may proceed directly to Step 8.

Step 5: Now, click on “Allow Custom app Development”.

Step 6: Again, click on “Allow Custom App Development”.

Step 7: Click on “Create an App”.

Step 8: You can give any name to your app. Once you enter the App name, click “Create App”.

Step 9: Your app will be created successfully; now you have to give access to what your app can access from your store. Go to “Configuration”.

Step 10: Then, click “Configure”.

Step 10: Then give access to below mandatory scopes and click on “Save“.

  • Customers
  • Location
  • Inventory
  • Draft Order
  • Product
  • Order

Step 13: Go to “API Credentials” and click on “Install app”.

Step 14: Click on “Install“.

Step 15: After installation, you will get your Shopify access token.

Please note that the Shopify access Token key can be viewed only once after revealing the token. Ensure to copy the Token key and save it in a secure place for later use.