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How to Retrieve the Shopify Access Token?

Published on December 31, 2025 | By Team Sync Made Easy
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How to Retrieve the Shopify Access Token_

This Guide will take 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 set up your integration smoothly.

Step 1 – Log into the Shopify Store.


Step 2
– On the left hand go to “Settings” , and click on “Apps and Sales channels”.


Step 3
– After opening the App and Sales channels settings, click on “Develop Apps”.


Step 4 – 
Now, click on “Allow Legacy Custom App Development”.


Step 5 –
Now click on “Allow Custom App Development”.


Step 6 –
Now click on “Create an legacy Custom App”.


Step 7 –
You can give any name to your app. Once you enter the App name, click “Create app”.


Step 8 –
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 9 –
Then, click “Configure”.


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

  • Customer
  • Product
  • Order
  • Draft Order
  • Location
  • Inventory 


Step 11 –
Go to “API Credentials” and click on “Install app”.


Step 12 –
Click on “Install”.


Step 13 –
After installation, you will get your Shopify access token.


NOTE
: Please note that 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.

Conclusion

Completing these steps allows you to safely generate your Shopify access token and move forward with your Salesforce Shopify integration. Accurate permission settings and proper token management ensure seamless synchronization between platforms. This foundation supports automation, real-time data exchange, and improved business performance across your sales and eCommerce operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Shopify Admin API access token securely authorizes external tools to communicate with your store. Sync Made Easy uses this token to enable accurate, real-time data synchronization between platforms.
The access token protects your store’s data while allowing trusted apps like Sync Made Easy to automate syncing of orders, customers, products, and inventory between Shopify and other systems.
Yes. Admin API tokens control backend store data, while storefront tokens only manage storefront actions. Sync Made Easy requires the Admin API token for full business data synchronization.
Yes. If lost, you must reinstall the custom app to generate a new token. Sync Made Easy will simply reconnect using the updated token for uninterrupted data syncing.
Sync Made Easy uses the token to securely exchange Shopify data customers, orders, products, inventory—with connected platforms, enabling real-time automation and eliminating manual data entry.

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