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Connect a Shopify Store

Create a Runner project around an existing Shopify store while keeping checkout in Shopify.

What this covers: You will start Shopify authorization or reuse an eligible Shopify connection for a new Runner project.

Use this path when your catalog and checkout already live in Shopify.

Entry path: Workspace Home+ StoreConnect Shopify.

Before you start

  • Connect Shopify must be enabled for your workspace.
  • You need the store's permanent domain ending in .myshopify.com.
  • For a new connection, you need permission to approve access in Shopify.
  • Your Runner workspace must have room for another store.

Create Store controls

ControlWhy it is usefulWhat happens after you select it
Connect Shopify project typeKeeps the existing Shopify commerce system.Shows Shopify connection choices and the shop-domain field.
Store NameNames the Runner project.Used in the Runner workspace; it does not rename the Shopify shop.
Use existing connection: domainAvoids repeating authorization for an eligible connection.Selects that Shopify connection for the new Runner project.
Connect a different storeStarts with another Shopify shop.Shows Shop domain.
Shop domainIdentifies the Shopify store.Accepts a domain such as your-store.myshopify.com.
Connect Shopify submit buttonStarts a new authorization.Sends you to Shopify; Runner finishes the handoff only after Shopify returns successfully.
CreateUses the selected existing connection.Creates the Runner project and opens it.
CancelLeaves without connecting or creating.Closes the dialog.

Connect a new Shopify store

  1. Select + Store, then choose Connect Shopify.
  2. Enter a Store Name for the Runner project.
  3. Choose Connect a different store if connection choices are shown.
  4. Enter the full .myshopify.com domain in Shop domain.
  5. Select Connect Shopify.
  6. Review the access request on Shopify and continue only if it names the store you expect.
  7. After Shopify returns to Runner, confirm that the new project appears in the workspace.

Reuse an existing connection

  1. Choose Connect Shopify in Create Store.
  2. Enter the Runner Store Name.
  3. Select Use existing connection: domain.
  4. Select Create.

Troubleshooting

StateMeaningWhat to do
Shopify option is missingThe feature is not enabled for this workspace.Use Build new or check workspace availability.
Connect Shopify is disabledThe store name or .myshopify.com domain is incomplete.Correct the highlighted field.
Connection already linkedThat Shopify connection belongs to another Runner store.Choose another eligible connection or a different shop.
Connection not foundA saved connection is no longer available.Select another connection or start a new authorization.
Shopify authorization is canceledShopify did not return an approved connection.Return to Create Store and try again when ready.

Checkout remains in Shopify for this project type. A successful connection does not prove that the Runner storefront is built or published; review those states separately.