# Shopify

### Overview

The Shopify Connector in DBSync Cloud Workflow enables seamless integration between your Shopify e-commerce store and other business systems such as CRM platforms, ERPs, databases, and SaaS applications. It facilitates secure, customizable, and automated data exchange to help businesses synchronize e-commerce data across their technology stack with minimal manual effort.

The connector communicates with Shopify using RESTful web service APIs over HTTPS with JSON payloads. It exposes all standard Shopify objects, making them available for integration rules and workflows within DBSync.

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### Key Benefits

**For Business Users**

* **Unified Data:** Centralize key e-commerce data across your operational systems.
* **Reduced Manual Work:** Automate repetitive tasks like order, customer, and product synchronization.
* **Improved Decision-Making:** Accurate and timely data across systems enables better business insights.

**For Technical Teams**

* **Flexible Connectivity:** Works with Shopify and connects to on-premise or cloud platforms.
* **Custom Integration:** Standard template support with customization capability for advanced data flows.
* **Secure API Exchange:** Uses Shopify REST APIs with access tokens scoped to required objects.

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### Supported Shopify Data Objects

The Shopify connector supports all standard objects available in the connected Shopify store, including (but not limited to):

* Products
* Orders
* Customers
* Collections
* Transactions
* Fulfillments

These objects can be mapped and used in DBSync workflows to integrate Shopify with external systems.

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### Prerequisites

Before configuring the Shopify connector, ensure you have the following:

1. **DBSync Access:** 
   * A valid license for the Shopify connector and access to the DBSync Cloud Workflow platform.
2. **Shopify Store:** 
   * An active Shopify store.
3. **Admin Access:** 
   * Admin access to create a Custom App in Shopify
4. **Custom App Setup:** 
   * Create a Custom App from **Shopify Admin** > **Apps** > **Develop Apps**.
5. **API Scopes:** 
   * Enable required Shopify Admin API scopes (e.g., `read_products`, `read_orders`, `read_customers`, and more).
6. **Admin Access Token:** 
   * From the **Shopify Admin**, navigate to **Apps** > **Develop Apps** to generate a valid Admin Access Token for the Shopify Custom App.

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### Connector Configuration

Each Shopify connector instance represents a single Shopify store. To connect multiple stores (For example, production and sandbox), create separate connector instances and configure each with its credentials and URL.

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### Quick Setup Guide

Follow these steps to configure your Shopify connector:

1. **Login to DBSync Cloud Workflow**
   1. Use your DBSync credentials to access the platform.
2. **Add the Connector**
   1. Navigate to the connectors list in the Apps pane and select Shopify connector from the Apps list.
3. **Enter Shop URL**
   1. Input your Shopify store domain (for example, `your-store.myshopify.com`).
4. **Provide Admin Access Token**
   1. Paste the Admin API access token generated from your custom Shopify app.
5. **Validate Connection**
   1. Click Validate Connection to verify credentials and permissions.
6. **Save Configuration**
   1. Once validated, save the connection to complete setup.

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### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

**How does DBSync connect to Shopify?**\
DBSync connects to the Shopify platform through a connector called Shopify connector. It has in-built API methods that opens a connection to Shopify application for reading, and writing, data in, and out, of the platform.

**Do I need to write custom code for integration?**\
In most cases, DBSync’s standard templates support common e-commerce data flows, but custom mappings may be developed if your integration needs go beyond standard templates.

**Does DBSync need to be installed on the same system as Shopify?**\
No. Both DBSync and Shopify are cloud-based platforms, so no co-location is required. You may, however, use DBSync on-premise if desired.

**Can I connect multiple Shopify stores?**\
Yes, each Shopify store must be configured as a separate connector instance.

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### Summary

The Shopify Connector in DBSync Cloud Workflow provides a flexible and secure way to integrate your e-commerce platform with other critical business systems. It supports a complete set of Shopify objects and enables automated data synchronization across systems, helping teams reduce manual effort, maintain data consistency, and improve operational efficiency.

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### Related Links

[Find the API Key in Shopify](https://community.shopify.com/c/shopify-discussions/where-can-i-find-my-api-key-of-my-shopify-app/td-p/591829)

[Create Custom Applications in Shopify](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/apps/app-types/custom-apps)


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