# Ecom Store Pro > Independent, data-driven Shopify guides for merchants and operators — true costs, payments, B2B and wholesale, POS and retail, migrations, themes and apps, marketing and international selling. Published by certified Shopify Partners. This file is generated automatically from the site's article and FAQ registries at build time — do not edit it by hand. Corpus last updated: 2026-10-05; it lists 210 articles, 364 FAQ answers, 1 interactive tool and 4 research pages, grouped by topic, each with a one-line summary. Every URL below is server-prerendered HTML at its canonical address, so fetching it returns the full page rather than an empty app shell. Articles and FAQ answers are written by AI under human editorial direction; separate AI agents that did not write them check their facts against primary Shopify and other official sources — the editorial policy is linked under Optional. Prices, fees and plan limits are accurate as of each article's publish or update date; re-verify current Shopify pricing before quoting it. ## Site - [Ecom Store Pro](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/): Home page — latest guides, categories and search across the whole corpus. ## Tools - [Shopify Store Launch Checklist](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/tools/shopify-store-readiness/): Free Shopify launch checklist: 76 steps in six stages, the ones required to open first, each with hands-on time and the exact condition that makes it done. No sign-up. (reviewed 2026-09-10) ## Research - [Shopify Pricing and Deprecation Tracker](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/research/shopify-pricing-tracker/): Every Shopify plan price, payment rate, fee, limit and deprecation date, each with the official Shopify source it came from and the date we last checked it. (reviewed 2026-10-03) - [Which websites do AI engines cite about Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/research/ai-citations-shopify/): The same fixed panel of merchant questions sent again and again to two AI answer engines, recording every domain each one cites. Raw data, method and limits, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. (reviewed 2026-10-02) - [Shopify Payments Rates by Country](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/research/shopify-payments-rates-by-country/): Shopify Payments card rates from every country page that publishes them — standard, Amex, international and in-person, on Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus, each with its source page and the date it was read. (reviewed 2026-09-17) - [Shopify Merchant Offers and Who Qualifies](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/research/shopify-merchant-offers/): Every offer Shopify publishes for merchants, from trials to invite-only credits: who qualifies, when you can get it, what ends it, and the official source. (reviewed 2026-09-16) ## Getting Started - [Easy Start with Shopify: From Sign-Up to First Sale](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/easy-start-with-shopify/): Step-by-step guide to launching your Shopify store — account setup, products, payments, shipping, theme, and getting your first sale. No coding needed. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Is Shopify Bad? The Disadvantages That Actually Hurt](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/disadvantages-of-shopify/): Shopify's structural limits in its own numbers: 2% on Basic for outside gateways (0.2% even on Plus), $80–$200/mo in apps, a three-option cap per product. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Getting Started with Shopify: From Idea to First Sale](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/getting-started-with-shopify/): A complete starter guide for new merchants — pre-launch decisions, account setup, store build, launch checklist, and the first 30 days after going live. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Ecommerce Website: What You Get, What It Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ecommerce-website/): What a Shopify ecommerce website includes out of the box, three ways to build one (DIY, freelancer, agency), real costs, a timeline, and a launch checklist. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify for Dummies: The Beginner's Mental Model and Glossary](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-dummies/): A plain-English Shopify guide for absolute beginners — how admin, storefront and checkout fit together, a 25-term glossary, and the first-week setup. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Am I Ready to Open a Shopify Store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/am-i-ready-to-open-a-shopify-store/): Before you pay for a plan: what Shopify requires on day one, what the first three months cost, the four things readiness measures, and when not to start. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify Online Business: An End-to-End Launch Playbook](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-online-business/): A practical playbook for launching and operating a Shopify online business — validation, store build, payments, fulfillment, marketing, and KPIs. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Shopify Apps: The Must-Have Stack for a New Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-apps-must-have-stack-for-new-store/): Must-have Shopify apps for a new store, job by job — what Shopify does natively, the seven jobs apps actually solve, and three day-1 stacks by budget. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Ecommerce Business: From Idea to First $10K](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ecommerce-business/): Building a profitable e-commerce business on Shopify — validate your idea, choose a business model, price for profit, and reach $10K in revenue. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Build a Shopify Store With AI: Lovable, Replit, v0 or Manus](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/build-shopify-store-with-ai/): Lovable, Manus, Replit and v0 build the storefront; Shopify runs checkout. What each builds, how the claim and trial work, and what you keep paying. (published 2026-09-14) ## Pricing & Costs - [Shopify Starter Plan: What You Keep and When to Move](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-starter-plan/): Shopify Starter is closed to new stores. What merchants already on it keep, what it doesn't include, and the sales volume where Basic starts costing less. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Shopify Plan: How to Choose the Right One](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/choose-right-shopify-plan/): Stop overpaying for features you don't need. Pick the right Shopify plan for your stage, team size and revenue — Basic to Plus, legacy Starter explained. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Pricing Explained: True Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pricing-explained/): Every Shopify cost broken down for 2026 — the plans, transaction fees, apps, themes and hidden extras, plus a calculator for your true monthly bill. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Billing Plans: Cycles, Invoices & Plan Switching](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-billing-plans/): Shopify's billing plans — 30-day billing cycles, proration math, invoices and taxes, failed-payment recovery, and switching plans without losing data. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Domains: What You Pay, and What You Actually Own](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-domains/): What a domain really costs through Shopify, what Shopify does not publish about renewals, how transfers work, and who owns the domain when you leave. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Expert Cost: Rates by Task and How to Budget](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-expert-cost/): What a Shopify expert really costs in 2026: hourly rates by region and platform, prices by task, engagement models, a budget calculator, and when to DIY. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Account Pricing: Staff Limits and the Fees Not on the Pricing Page](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-account-pricing-staff-and-hidden-fees/): Every Shopify fee the pricing page underplays — staff seats per plan, third-party gateway surcharge, currency conversion, Managed Markets and apps. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Shipping Label Costs by Plan and Country](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-shipping-label-costs/): Shopify's US pricing page shows one shipping discount ceiling for every paid plan; Canada's steps up by plan. What moves a label price and what invoices add. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Store Development Cost: Budgets by Scenario](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-store-development-cost/): What building a Shopify store costs in 2026 — budget parts, five end-to-end scenarios, freelancer vs agency rates, cost drivers, and a budget calculator. (updated 2026-09-19) ## Shopify Promotion - [Shopify $1 for 3 Months: What to Check Before Full Price](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-3-month-trial/): 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months, read against Shopify's own help pages: where they disagree and what to check before full price starts. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Shopify 4-Month Free Trial: Who Gets It and What Comes Next](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-4-month-free-trial/): Stores created with an AI tool or vibe-code partner get a Shopify free trial, 4 months as of September 2026. Who qualifies, selling during it, year-one cost. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Is Shopify $1 a Month? What That Dollar Actually Buys](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-1-dollar-promotion/): Shopify's $1 — or €1, or £1 — is a promotional rate on a normal plan, not a $1 plan. What it covers for three months and what bills anyway from day one. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Trial Billing Traps: What Gets Charged, When](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-trial-billing-traps/): What Shopify charges during and after a free trial, when the first charge hits, how apps bill, and how to cancel, pause, or downgrade cleanly. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify 6 Months for $1/Month: How to Find & Claim It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-6-month-trial/): Is Shopify's $1 for 6 months deal real, and what's the catch? Where it appears, who qualifies, real costs, and how to claim it — re-checked monthly. (updated 2026-09-25) ## Platform Guide - [Shopify Dynamic Pricing: Native Tools, Apps, and B2B Strategies](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-dynamic-pricing/): How Shopify merchants set up dynamic pricing — native rules, B2B catalogs, third-party apps, ROI math, and pitfalls. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Shopify Statistics: Verified Numbers for Merchants](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-statistics/): Shopify plan prices, card rates, account limits, GMV and App Store size — every figure with its official source, its own date, and the date we last checked it. (updated 2026-10-04) - [How Shopify Collective Works: Setup for Retailers & Suppliers](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/how-shopify-collective-works/): Sell products from other Shopify stores — no inventory, no subscription fee. Live in 38 countries and regions; partners must share a country and currency. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Multiple Stores: When, How & What It Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-multiple-stores/): When to run multiple Shopify stores vs Markets, how to architect them, real costs, inventory sync, brand & SEO splits, and a decision framework. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Pros and Cons: Honest Analysis for Your Business](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pros-and-cons/): An honest look at Shopify — 8 real advantages and 7 genuine drawbacks, a cost breakdown, a fit quiz, and how it compares before you commit. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Shopify for Services: Bookings, Appointments & Setup](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-services-bookings/): Learn how to sell services on Shopify — from setup and booking apps to costs and payment strategies. Covers salons, coaching, fitness, and more. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Shopify for Small Business: Features, Costs & Real ROI](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-small-business/): Is Shopify worth it for small business? Real costs, best plan by revenue, essential apps, 5-step setup, and scaling strategy. Data-driven analysis. (updated 2026-09-28) - [How Shopify Store Works: Architecture & Key Features](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/how-shopify-store-works/): How a Shopify store actually works — from storefront and themes to checkout, admin, apps and APIs — plus real costs and limits to know before you commit. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Is Shopify B2B or B2C? Both — Here's How](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/is-shopify-b2b-or-b2c/): Shopify does both B2B and B2C. See the features, plans and costs for each model — and exactly how to run wholesale and retail from a single store. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Build a Business: Step-by-Step Guide](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-build-a-business/): How to build a real business on Shopify — validating the idea, the legal setup, launching the store, getting the first 100 customers, and scaling. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Features: What's Actually Built In and What Needs an App](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-features/): Shopify's built-in features by category — storefront, checkout, marketing, POS, international, AI, dev tooling — with plan availability and honest limits. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Members Only Shopify Store: Build a Gated Storefront](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-members-only-store/): Building a members-only Shopify store — password protection vs customer accounts vs true membership gating, app stack, pricing tiers and content locking. (updated 2026-09-27) - [What Is Shopify? How It Works, Pricing & Key Features](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/what-is-shopify/): Everything you need to know about Shopify — what it is, how it works, pricing, features, sales channels, and whether it's right for your business. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Why Shopify Is Better Than WordPress for E-Commerce](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/why-shopify-better-than-wordpress/): Objective comparison of Shopify vs WordPress/WooCommerce for online stores. Cost analysis, security, performance, and decision framework. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Agentic Commerce: Costs & When You Need a Dev](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-agentic-commerce/): AI agents can now buy from your Shopify store. What agentic commerce costs today, what's automatic, and when you actually need a developer. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Enterprise: What It Means, When Plus Earns Its Place, and Where It Loses](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-enterprise/): An honest Shopify enterprise guide: what Plus unlocks, how it compares to Adobe Commerce and SFCC, true 3-year TCO, and the profiles where Plus loses. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify and Shop App: What's the Difference?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-shop-app/): Shop and Shopify aren't the same. Shopify runs your store; Shop is Shopify's shopping app. Do you need both? Plus Shop Pay vs Shop app, explained clearly. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shop App Channel: Keep It On, Redirect It, or Remove It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shop-app-for-shopify-merchants/): Shopify lists eligible stores in the Shop app automatically. The eight requirements, the three settings you control, how buyers find you, and what it costs. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Shopify AI Tools: What Sidekick & Magic Actually Do](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ai-tools/): Where Shopify's built-in AI — Sidekick and Magic — is reliable without editing, where it fails, plan limits, and when a paid AI app is worth it. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Investor Relations: Where to Find Filings, Earnings & Key Financials](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-investor-relations/): Shopify Investor Relations, explained — SHOP ticker, where filings live, earnings cadence, the metrics Shopify reports, governance and IR contacts. (updated 2026-09-23) - [How to Use the Shopify Search & Discovery App](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-search-and-discovery/): Shopify's free Search & Discovery app adds filters, product boosts and hand-picked recommendations — what it can do, where it stops, and what to set up first. (published 2026-09-19) - [Shopify Digital Products: Complete Selling Guide](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-digital-products/): Sell digital products on Shopify step by step: the free Digital Products app vs paid delivery apps, pricing, file protection, taxes and zero-inventory margins. (updated 2026-09-16) - [Shopify's ChatGPT and Claude Connectors: What They Can Do](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-chatgpt-claude-connectors/): What the Shopify plugin for ChatGPT and the Claude and Perplexity connectors can change in your store, what stays blocked, and who bills you for what. (published 2026-09-14) - [Does the Built for Shopify Badge Mean an App Is Better?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/built-for-shopify-badge/): What the Built for Shopify badge shows: an app met Shopify's speed criteria and a traction floor, ranks higher in App Store search, and leaves fit to you. (published 2026-09-13) - [Shopify Channel Markets: Price, Availability, Currency](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-channel-specific-pricing/): Shopify Channel Markets set price, availability and currency per sales channel — but only order-generating channels like TikTok Shop may diverge. (published 2026-09-03) ## Payment Guide - [Shopify Payments Identity Verification: Fix a Failed Check](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-payments-identity-verification/): Shopify Payments names the reason your information wasn't verified on the upload page: the six common reasons, documents by country, and payout holds. (published 2026-10-04) - [Shopify Recurring Payments: Apps, Fees & Churn Fix](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-recurring-payments/): Recurring payments on Shopify: the free Subscriptions app vs Recharge, Appstle, Seal, Loop and Skio — real fees per plan, setup steps, and how to cut churn. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Payment Gateways: Fees, Countries & How to Pick](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-payment-gateways/): How Shopify payment gateways work: Shopify Payments rates, third-party surcharges by plan, a gateway comparison, and how to pick one for your country. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Shopify Subscriptions Apps: Compare the Top Tools](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-subscriptions/): Top Shopify subscription apps compared — Recharge, Appstle, Skio, Shopify's free app and others — by features, churn tooling, real cost and migration risk. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Which Parts of PCI Compliance Are Yours on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pci-compliance/): Shopify is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, but that is the platform's compliance, not yours. What an acquirer asks a Shopify merchant for, and who issues it. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Shopify Payouts: Schedule, Timing and Deductions](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/how-shopify-pays-you/): How and when Shopify pays you — daily vs weekly payouts, settlement times by country (2–7 business days), Shopify Balance for faster access, and deductions. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Partial Payments & Deposits: What Actually Works](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-partial-payments/): Collect deposits and partial payments on Shopify: what needs Plus, pre-order apps, deposit apps compared, and why Shop Pay Installments isn't a deposit. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Capital: Factor Rates & the True Cost](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-capital/): How Shopify Capital's factor rate works, why a fixed fee punishes faster repayment, and how it compares to Wayflyer, Clearco, and bank loans. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Payments: Fees, Setup & Hidden Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-payments/): Shopify Payments fees by plan (2.9% + 30¢ and down), setup steps, the third-party gateway surcharge, chargebacks, and how it compares to Stripe and PayPal. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Easy Subscriptions app: Sell Subscriptions on Shopify, Priced by Order Count](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/easy-subscriptions-shopify-review/): Sell subscriptions on Shopify: Easy Subscriptions is free to 100 lifetime orders, then $39, $99 or $399 a month, no app transaction fee. What it doesn't claim. (published 2026-09-24) - [Shopify Crypto Payments: Set Up USDC or a Crypto Processor](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-crypto-payments/): Turn on USDC in Shopify Payments or connect one of the nine crypto processors Shopify lists: requirements, admin steps, payouts, refunds, first-order checks. (published 2026-09-24) - [Shop Pay Installments vs Klarna, Afterpay & Affirm on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shop-pay-installments-vs-klarna-vs-afterpay-vs-affirm/): Native Shop Pay Installments or a third-party BNPL app? Compare Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm on Shopify by fees, eligibility, geography and payout. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shop Pay vs Apple Pay vs Google Pay on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shop-pay-vs-apple-pay-vs-google-pay/): Shop Pay vs Apple Pay vs Google Pay on Shopify: requirements, device and browser reach, no wallet fee, honest conversion data, and which to enable. (updated 2026-09-23) ## B2B Guide - [Shopify Wholesale Pricing: How to Set, Build and Enforce B2B Prices That Hold Margin](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-wholesale-pricing/): Wholesale pricing on Shopify — choose a model, prove the margin math, configure what enforces it, and protect retail price with MAP and gated catalogs. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify for B2B: Complete Wholesale Guide](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-b2b-wholesale/): Native Shopify B2B is included on Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus since April 2026. What each plan caps, and how to set up companies, catalogs and net terms. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Faire vs Shopify B2B: What the Wholesale Channel Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-faire-integration/): For brands based in North America, Faire takes 15% plus a one-time $10 on a new retailer's first order and 0% on buyers you bring. When Shopify B2B wins. (updated 2026-09-25) - [B2B on Shopify Plus: Native Features, Real Limits & When It Replaces Your ERP-Era Stack](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/b2b-on-shopify-plus/): B2B is no longer Plus-only — so when is Plus actually worth it? The five real gaps, a 3-year TCO comparison and what an ERP-era migration really takes. (updated 2026-09-22) ## Retail & POS - [Shopify POS Pro: What It Unlocks, Costs & When to Buy It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-pro/): Is Shopify POS Pro ($89/mo per location) worth it? The 9 Pro-only features, the ROI math, multi-location limits, and the right tier for your store. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Shopify POS Lite: What's Free, Limits & When It's Enough](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-lite/): What Shopify's free POS tier includes, its exact limits vs POS Pro, real card rates by plan, the hardware that works, and when to upgrade. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify POS vs Clover: Which Costs Less for a Retail Store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-vs-clover/): Shopify POS vs Clover for a US retail store: Clover's retail bundles, card rates and 36-month subscriptions against Shopify's plan, POS Pro and hardware. (published 2026-09-28) - [Pop-Up Shopify Shop: Run a Profitable Temporary Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pop-up-shop/): A practical guide to Shopify pop-ups — free POS features vs POS Pro, hardware, payments, inventory sync, staffing, a budget calculator, and launch checklist. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify POS App: What It Does, How to Set It Up & Free vs Paid](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-app/): The Shopify POS app — what it does on iOS/Android, supported devices and countries, free Lite vs $89/mo Pro, install steps and offline behaviour. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify for Retail: Run Stores and Online on One Platform](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-retail/): How to run a brick-and-mortar retail business on Shopify: POS Lite vs Pro, real costs, hardware, omnichannel workflows, inventory, staffing and migration. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify POS for Retail: What It Costs & How It Works](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-retail/): Everything about Shopify POS — Lite vs Pro, hardware costs, setup, omnichannel features, and honest comparison with Square & Lightspeed. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify POS Pro vs Lightspeed Retail for 2–10 Stores](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pos-pro-vs-lightspeed-retail/): Per-store pricing, multi-location stock, offline limits and the switching path for Shopify POS Pro vs Lightspeed Retail — and where ShopKeep went. (published 2026-09-13) ## Migration - [Shopify Plus Migration: Upgrade or Replatform](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-plus-migration/): How a store moves to Shopify Plus: upgrade in the admin or replatform, 1- vs 3-year terms, the paid trial, expansion stores and what to reconfigure. (published 2026-10-04) - [Etsy to Shopify: Migrate, Stay, or Run Both](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-etsy-migration/): For Etsy sellers weighing Shopify — true fee comparison, stay vs migrate vs hybrid, what data moves, an 8-phase playbook, and how to sell on both. (updated 2026-10-03) - [BigCommerce to Shopify Migration: Costs, SEO & Redirects](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/bigcommerce-to-shopify-migration/): Moving from BigCommerce to Shopify? A neutral guide to catalog mapping, 301 redirects, real costs, and whether to DIY or hire — no agency sales pitch. (updated 2026-09-29) - [How to Migrate From Shopify to Wix Without Losing Data](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-to-wix-migration/): Move a Shopify store to Wix: what the Cart2Cart app and Wix CSV import carry, the 1,000-product app limit, domain transfer timing and when to close Shopify. (published 2026-09-29) - [Shopify Migration: Steps, SEO & Costs by Platform](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-migration/): How to migrate to Shopify from WooCommerce, Wix, Magento, BigCommerce or Etsy — a step-by-step move that protects your SEO, with real costs and timelines. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify Migration](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/salesforce-commerce-cloud-to-shopify-migration/): An execution guide to migrating from Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify: what maps, what won't move, data paths, SEO redirects, timeline and cutover. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify to WooCommerce Migration: Honest Costs, Playbook & Trade-Offs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-to-woocommerce-migration/): Migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce — TCO comparison, data transfer matrix, 8-phase playbook, SEO redirects, and replacements for Shop Pay and apps. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Squarespace to Shopify Migration: What Actually Moves](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/squarespace-to-shopify-migration/): Move from Squarespace to Shopify without losing SEO: what the CSV export carries, what you rebuild by hand, redirects, real costs, and a cutover playbook. (updated 2026-09-27) - [WooCommerce to Shopify Migration: An Honest Playbook for Store Owners](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/woocommerce-to-shopify-migration/): Moving from WooCommerce to Shopify — readiness quiz, real cost calculator, data-fidelity matrix, migration methods compared, SEO preservation playbook. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Wix to Shopify Migration: A Practical Playbook for Store Owners](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/wix-to-shopify-migration/): Step-by-step guide to migrating from Wix to Shopify — catalog limits, URL redirects, SEO preservation, cost comparison, and a 7-step playbook. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Magento to Shopify Migration: Costs, Timeline & Playbook](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-magento-migration/): Migrating from Magento or Adobe Commerce to Shopify — TCO comparison, 8-phase playbook, SEO protection, B2B edge cases, and a cost calculator. (updated 2026-09-22) ## Integration Guide - [Shopify and Amazon Integration: How to Sell on Both Without Breaking Inventory or Margin](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-amazon-integration/): Integrating Shopify with Amazon — the four connection paths, the real fee stack, source-of-truth inventory, FBA vs FBM vs MCF, and Brand Registry. (updated 2026-09-27) - [eBay Shopify Integration: What Syncs and What It Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ebay-integration/): Sell on eBay from Shopify: the official path today, the item specifics that block a listing, the real cost per order, and the sync limits nobody fixes. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Walmart Shopify Integration: Setup, Fees & Fulfillment](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-walmart-integration/): Selling Shopify products on Walmart Marketplace — approval, three integration paths, fees by category, WFS, listing rules and Seller Scorecard discipline. (updated 2026-09-27) - [WordPress Shopify Integration: Sell on Your WP Site](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-wordpress-integration/): Five ways to connect Shopify and WordPress — Sell on WordPress, Buy Button, ShopWP, headless Storefront API and subdomain hybrid — with costs and SEO notes. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Flow vs Zapier vs n8n: Pick Your Automation Layer](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-flow-vs-zapier-vs-n8n/): Shopify Flow, Zapier, Make and n8n bill in different units. See what each counts, where Flow stops, and what your own workflow costs on each layer. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Buy Button vs a Full Online Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-buy-button-vs-online-store/): The Buy Button channel ships with every Shopify subscription plan; the JS Buy SDK is what Shopify stopped supporting. What the embed does, and where it stops. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify Accounting: How Sales Land in Your Books](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-accounting/): Post Shopify sales per order or per payout — what each choice does to your books, what a connector moves, when exports still do, and which app is Intuit's. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Shopify ERP Integration: Connector, iPaaS or Custom Build](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-erp-integration/): Connect your ERP to Shopify without double entry. Compare first-party connectors, iPaaS and a custom Admin API build by cost, effort and who owns it. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Webhook Not Working: Where the Log Is by Route](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-webhook-not-working/): Orders stopped reaching your spreadsheet or ERP? Find which route sent the webhook, where its delivery log lives, and what you can still replay. (published 2026-09-23) - [TikTok Shop Orders in Shopify: Fulfillment, Labels, Returns](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-tiktok-shop-integration/): TikTok Shop orders reach Shopify's Orders page; TikTok Shipping labels and refunds stay in Seller Center. Who fulfills what, what syncs, what to verify first. (published 2026-09-20) - [Shopify Webhooks: Pick the Route, Then Create It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-webhooks/): Send Shopify store events to an outside URL without code. Compare the admin webhook, Shopify Flow and connectors — and see what fails silently. (published 2026-09-19) - [Shopify to Zoho Books: Which Sync Route Actually Works](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-zoho-integration/): Your back office runs on Zoho and your store on Shopify. Compare the native connectors, Zoho Flow and third-party apps — and the gate each one hides. (published 2026-09-19) - [Can I Add Shopify to My Existing Website?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/add-shopify-to-existing-website/): Yes — and you don't have to rebuild. Embed Shopify's cart and checkout into WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or custom code from $39/mo, with the real fee math. (updated 2026-09-13) ## Design Guide - [Shopify Canvas: Should You Duplicate Your Theme Into It?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-canvas/): Shopify Canvas lets Sidekick redesign a copy of your theme. What the copy gives up (updates, downloads, app embeds, per-market edits) and who can open it. (published 2026-10-02) - [Shopify Horizon Theme: Should You Migrate from Dawn?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-horizon-theme/): Is Shopify's Horizon theme worth migrating to from Dawn? What changed, what breaks, migration costs, customization limits, and when Dawn is still fine. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Online Store 2.0: Architecture, Sections, JSON Templates & When to Migrate](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-online-store-2-0/): Shopify Online Store 2.0 explained — sections, JSON templates, metafields and dynamic sources, OS 2.0 vs Vintage themes, and the migration path that works. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Product Configurator: App or Custom Build?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-product-configurator/): Native options, apps, or a custom build? Compare what each Shopify product configurator path costs, where apps break, and find your 2-year break-even. (updated 2026-09-26) - [What Is a Shopify Theme? Types, Costs & How to Choose](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/what-is-shopify-theme/): Everything about Shopify themes — how they work, free vs premium comparison, top themes by niche, customization options, and how to choose the right one. (updated 2026-09-25) - [What the Best Shopify Stores Do Differently](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/best-shopify-stores-patterns/): The best Shopify stores share four structural patterns — buy-box clarity, mobile-first UX, trust stacking, and speed. Audit your store and copy them. (updated 2026-09-20) - [Shopify Custom Design: Theme Setup vs Developer](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-custom-design/): Two ways to a custom Shopify look — tune a theme yourself or hire a developer. Real cost ranges for each, a step-by-step path, and how to decide. (updated 2026-09-15) - [Shopify Navigation Menus: How Deep to Go and Where It Stops](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-navigation-menus/): Plan a Shopify menu for a growing catalog: how many top-level items and levels, when a mega menu beats a dropdown, and which limits the platform enforces. (published 2026-09-13) ## Marketing Guide - [Shopify Rollouts vs a Paid A/B Testing App](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ab-testing-rollouts/): Rollouts open on Basic, the A/B experiment on Grow, market targeting on Advanced and Plus. What the native report leaves out, and when an app earns its fee. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Klaviyo in a Shopify Store: Setup, Flows & Pricing](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/klaviyo-in-shopify-store/): Running Klaviyo on Shopify, vendor-neutral — installation, the six core revenue flows, segmentation, SMS, deliverability, and real cost as your list grows. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Gift Cards: What You Owe on Every Card Sold](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-gift-cards/): A gift card is cash you already took. Plan availability, the expiry setting, state escheatment clocks and the fee your store may owe. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Inbox: Setup, Limits and When to Use It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-inbox/): Shopify Inbox explained: what it does, how to set it up, where it helps conversion, and when a real helpdesk is the better choice. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Shopify Forms vs Paid Form Apps: Is Free Enough?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-forms-vs-paid-form-apps/): Shopify Forms is free on every plan, but its docs rule out conditional logic and multi-step forms. What a paid form app buys, and when free is enough. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Google Shopping for Shopify: Setup, Fees & Optimization](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-google-shopping/): Free Google listings cost $0; a Performance Max test starts at $10–$25/day. Set up Shopify's Google channel, fix your feed and find your break-even ROAS. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Campaign Autopilot: Should You Turn It On?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-campaign-autopilot/): Campaign Autopilot is documented on every plan but Agentic. What it can spend without you, which channel to approve first, and the plan rule nobody wrote down. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Discounts: Mechanisms, Setup & ROI Math](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-discounts/): Shopify discounts end to end — seven mechanisms, native vs apps vs Functions, B2B price lists, stacking, ROI math, playbooks, edge cases and compliance. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Abandoned Cart Recovery: What's Free, What Isn't](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-abandoned-cart-recovery/): Shopify's native abandoned checkout recovery is free — including SMS on Basic and up. See what it covers, the sourced benchmarks, and when paying wins. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Bundles: Where the Free App Stops](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-bundles-native-vs-paid-app/): The free Shopify Bundles app builds fixed bundles and multipacks — here are the limits it will not cross, what a paid app removes, and when to switch. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Loyalty Programs: What a Point Really Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-loyalty-program/): A points reward on a $60 order really costs about $1.85 — not 5%. See the loyalty economics, a break-even calculator, and how to pick an app. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Google Merchant Center Suspension: What to Fix in Shopify First](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/google-merchant-center-suspension/): Suspended in Merchant Center? What Google checks before it reviews a Shopify store, the three clocks that run, and why a rushed re-review costs you time. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Kaching Bundles app: Bundle Deals for Shopify Stores That Sell Several Units per Order](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/kaching-bundles-shopify-review/): Sell more units per order with quantity breaks and bundle deals on Shopify: where Kaching Bundles helps, how it stacks with your discounts, which plan fits. (published 2026-09-25) - [Shopify RFM Segments: Which Customers Deserve a Campaign](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-rfm-segmentation/): Shopify already sorts your customers into 11 RFM groups. Which ones are worth a campaign, what the native filter can't do, and when a paid tool earns its fee. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify Post-Purchase Upsell: App or Custom Build?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-post-purchase-upsell-apps-vs-custom/): No native post-purchase upsell exists on Shopify — only an app or a custom extension. Compare the real cost of each path and find your break-even. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Cross-Sell: Where to Put It, What Works, and How to Measure It Honestly](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-cross-sell/): Shopify cross-sell — five placements ranked by impact, native vs paid apps, an AOV lift calculator, and how to measure incremental revenue honestly. (updated 2026-09-22) - [Shopify Merchandise: Turn Your Brand Into a Product Line](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-merchandise/): Turn your brand into merch on Shopify: sellable line vs swag, POD vs bulk, where to sell, margin math, and a launch playbook for creators and businesses. (updated 2026-09-18) ## Sourcing & Fulfillment - [Alibaba + Shopify: A Straight-Talk Guide to Sourcing, Landed Cost and Tariff Reality](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/alibaba-shopify/): Sourcing from Alibaba and AliExpress for a Shopify store: landed-cost math, supplier vetting, Trade Assurance, and the end of de minimis, in 8 steps. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Is Dropshipping Profitable? Real Shopify Margins](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-dropshipping-profit-margins/): Is dropshipping profitable? Yes, but thinly: Shopify puts open-marketplace margins at 10–15%; our worked $100 order nets 12.3% after ads, fees and returns. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Collective vs Dropshipping Apps: Which Model Fits](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-collective-vs-dropshipping-apps/): Shopify Collective vs dropshipping apps (DSers, AutoDS, Spocket, Zendrop): entry rules, margins, shipping, returns, cost, and which fits your store. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Fulfilled by TikTok vs Amazon MCF for Shopify Sellers](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/fulfilled-by-tiktok-vs-amazon-mcf/): Where Fulfilled by TikTok and Amazon MCF work, how each plugs into Shopify, TikTok's US 2-business-day dispatch rule, MCF's June 2026 rates, which to pick. (published 2026-09-28) - [3PL vs In-House Fulfillment for Shopify: The Break-Even Math](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-3pl-vs-in-house-fulfillment/): Is a 3PL cheaper than packing orders yourself? Decode 3PL pricing, cost your in-house time honestly, and find your Shopify break-even volume. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Printful vs Printify vs Gelato: Which Fits Your Shopify Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/printful-vs-printify-vs-gelato/): Printful vs Printify vs Gelato for Shopify compared: real landed costs (base + shipping), production models, branding, and a quiz to pick your POD app. (updated 2026-09-23) - [How to Vet Dropshipping Suppliers for Shopify: Red Flags & Checklist](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/dropshipping-supplier-vetting-checklist/): Vet any dropshipping supplier before customers pay the price: red flags, payment scam signals, test orders, a scoring quiz, and a master checklist. (updated 2026-09-16) ## Niche Stores - [Shopify Candle Store: Costs, Shipping and Examples](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-candle-store/): What an 8 oz candle costs in materials, why USPS bans flammable solids by air, which ASTM labels apply, and four Shopify candle stores worth studying. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Shopify Baby Store: Safety Rules, Themes and Examples](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-baby-store/): Which baby products carry their own federal standard, what a CPSC certificate needs, how to model sizes in Shopify, and five themes built for the niche. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Toy Shopify Store: Launch a Profitable Kids' Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-toy-store/): Launching a toy and kids' brand on Shopify — sub-niches, sourcing, CPSIA and ASTM F963 testing, Q4 seasonality, apps, and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Selling Coffee on Shopify: Roast Dates and Wholesale](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-coffee-store/): What a coffee brand on Shopify has to solve: roast-date freshness as inventory, grind and weight variants, subscriptions, and a wholesale channel. (updated 2026-09-30) - [How to Sell Merch on Shopify: POD Apps, Costs and Margins](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-merch-store/): Sell merch on Shopify without inventory: compare the top 5 print-on-demand apps, see real setup costs, 55–75% markups and net margins after fees. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Second Hand Shopify Store: Launch a Resale Business](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-second-hand-store/): Launch a Shopify resale store: sourcing, one-of-one inventory, pricing, photos, tax basics, apps, and marketing. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Grocery Shopify Store: Sell Food, Beverages & Pantry Online](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/grocery-shopify-store/): Running a grocery store on Shopify — models, FDA & alcohol compliance, EBT, cold-chain shipping, local delivery, app stack and a unit-economics calculator. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Auto Parts Store: Adding a Year/Make/Model Search](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-auto-parts-store/): How to add a year/make/model fitment search to a Shopify auto parts store: native filters vs fitment apps, ACES/PIES data, hazmat shipping and CARB rules. (published 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Beauty Store: Rules, Themes and Real Examples](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-beauty-store/): What US and EU cosmetic rules decide before you order stock, which Shopify themes fit a beauty PDP, and four real skincare and makeup stores worth copying. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Florist Shopify Store: Delivery Dates, Holidays and Themes](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-florist-store/): How a flower shop runs on Shopify: local delivery zones, a delivery date the customer picks, holiday order limits, card messages, apps and themes. (published 2026-09-28) - [Shopify for Musicians: Downloads, Merch, Spotify, YouTube](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-musicians/): Sell downloads, merch and vinyl from one Shopify store, connect Spotify's Merch tab and YouTube Shopping, sell at shows, and see when Bandcamp costs less. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can You Sell Online Courses on Shopify? Apps vs Platforms](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-online-courses/): Shopify sells courses through apps: four course apps and their caps, video limits, student access, and costs against Teachable, Thinkific and Kajabi. (published 2026-09-28) - [Selling Supplements on Shopify: Claims, Payments, Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-supplement-store/): What a supplement store on Shopify actually demands: the payment gate, the claim line, supplier proof, ad limits, themes, and what a first batch costs. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Gadget Shopify Store: Build, Launch & Run a Profitable Electronics Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/gadget-shopify-store/): Running a gadget store on Shopify — categories, real margins and returns, FCC/CE/battery compliance, plan choice, app stack, PDP anatomy and RMA flow. (updated 2026-09-27) - [One Product Shopify Store: Build a DTC Hero Product Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/one-product-store-shopify/): How DTC brands build high-converting one-product Shopify stores — themes, landing-page anatomy, costs, conversion math, and marketing strategy. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Bakery Shopify Store: Pre-Orders and Custom Cakes](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-bakery-store/): How to run a bakery on Shopify: cottage or licensed kitchen, pre-orders with a pickup date, custom-cake deposits, allergen labels, themes and real stores. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify Car Dealership: Deposits, Listings and FTC Rules](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-car-dealership/): Run a car dealership on Shopify: one listing per car, deposits via a pre-order app, card fees on a $24,000 car, processor limits and the FTC Used Car Rule. (published 2026-09-27) - [Shopify for Artists: Selling Originals, Editions, Prints and Commissions](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-artists/): An honest guide to selling art on Shopify — one-of-a-kind originals, limited editions and open-edition prints, plus pricing math, commissions and shipping. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify for Nonprofits: Donations, Fees and Tax Receipts](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-nonprofits/): What a donation really costs on Shopify, who issues the donor's tax receipt, how to take one with no product, and when Shopify is the wrong tool. (updated 2026-09-27) - [How to Start a Furniture Store on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-furniture-store/): Sell furniture online on Shopify: LTL freight vs parcel, curbside/threshold/white-glove delivery, damage claims, 3D/AR, and big-ticket unit economics. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Kitchen Shopify Store: Launch a Profitable Cookware Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-kitchen-store/): Launching a kitchen-and-cookware store on Shopify — sub-niche selection, sourcing, unit economics, theme, apps, and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Pet Shopify Store: Build, Launch & Grow an Online Pet Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pet-store/): Running a pet store on Shopify — categories, sourcing, compliance, app stack, shipping heavy SKUs, a cost calculator and an 8-step launch checklist. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shoe Shopify Store: Launch a Profitable Footwear Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-shoe-store/): Launching a shoe brand on Shopify — sourcing (Asia vs Portugal vs Italy), size-and-returns workflow, apps, shipping math and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-09-27) - [How to Start a Bookstore on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-bookstore/): Open a bookstore on Shopify: where the ISBN goes, how to buy new books wholesale, grade used copies, price your own title, and ship under Media Mail. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Fashion Shopify Store: Launch & Scale an Apparel Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-fashion-store/): A practical guide to running a fashion brand on Shopify — sizing, returns, merchandising, drops, wholesale, and realistic launch costs. (updated 2026-09-26) - [How to Start a Jewelry Store on Shopify](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-jewelry-store/): Sell high-ticket jewelry on Shopify: insured shipping by order value, certificates and serials, high-ticket fraud, FTC naming rules, and a launch checklist. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Fabric Shopify Store: Launch a Profitable Textile Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-fabric-store/): Launching a fabric and sewing-supply store on Shopify — sourcing, cut-to-order workflow, theme, apps, shipping math and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Shopify for Photographers: Prints, Files, Galleries and Bookings](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-photographers/): Shopify for photographers — when it beats Pixieset, selling prints, files and licenses, client galleries, booking sessions and pricing for margin. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Plant Shopify Store: Launch a DTC Plant Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-plant-store/): Launching a Shopify plant store — sub-niche selection, USDA & state rules, sourcing, theme, apps, shipping math, and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Perfume Shopify Store: Launch a Profitable Fragrance Brand](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-perfume-store/): Launching a perfume and fragrance brand on Shopify — sourcing, IFRA and FDA compliance, hazmat shipping, sampling, apps and a first-100-orders playbook. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify for a Rental Business: What It Can and Cannot Do](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-rental-business/): What a rental app adds to Shopify — date availability, deposits, returns and late fees — what stays manual, and when a rental platform wins instead. (published 2026-09-19) - [Shopify for Restaurants: What It Runs, Where It Stops](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-for-restaurants/): Shopify runs a restaurant ordering front — menu, pickup, local delivery, tips, gift cards. Table service, kitchen tickets and modifiers need Toast or Square. (published 2026-09-03) ## International & Expansion - [Shopify Markets: How to Sell Internationally Without a Second Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-markets/): Shopify Markets explained: what's free vs Managed Markets, multi-currency and duties, domains and languages, and exactly when a second store wins. (updated 2026-09-27) - [EU's €3 Import Duty: Landed Cost for Shopify Sellers](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-landed-cost-eu-customs/): The EU dropped its €150 duty-free limit and added a €3 customs duty per tariff line on parcels into the EU. What it costs Shopify sellers, and how to price it. (updated 2026-09-26) - [What Shopify Translate & Adapt Doesn't Translate](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-translate-and-adapt-limits/): Translate & Adapt leaves six content types, fourteen languages and new products in English. What it skips, what closes each gap, and when to pay. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Market-Driven Shipping: What Happens to Your Rates](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-market-driven-shipping/): Shopify moves every store from delivery profiles to shipping options by market by July 1, 2027. What migrates automatically, and what to check first. (updated 2026-09-25) ## Platform Comparison - [Wix vs Shopify for Ecommerce: Head-to-Head for Stores](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/wix-shopify-comparison/): Wix vs Shopify compared on pricing, features, SEO, design, apps and payments — with an honest verdict for each merchant type. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify vs Shopline: Pricing, Payments and Which to Choose](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-shopline/): Shopline vs Shopify for merchants in Asia and the US: plan prices, outside-gateway fees, where each payments service works, live selling and switching. (published 2026-09-29) - [Shopify vs Shoptet: Which Fits a Czech or Slovak Store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-shoptet/): Shopify vs Shoptet for a Czech or Slovak store: Shoptet's CZK plans, Shoptet Pay vs Shopify Payments, local integrations, and moving to Shopify. (published 2026-09-29) - [Shopify vs Shopware: Costs, B2B and Which Fits Your Store](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-shopware/): Shopify vs Shopware: GMV-based Shopware plans, the Community Edition Fair Usage Policy, Shopware 5 end of life, B2B on each platform and moving to Shopify. (published 2026-09-29) - [Shopify vs Ecwid: Which Is Better for Your Online Store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-ecwid/): Shopify vs Ecwid for a small business: Ecwid's plans priced by product count, Shopify Basic, card and gateway fees, SEO, and moving from Ecwid to Shopify. (published 2026-09-28) - [Shopify vs GoDaddy: Which Is Better for an Online Store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-godaddy/): Shopify vs GoDaddy for a new online store: GoDaddy's Commerce plan vs Shopify Basic, card fees, POS, keeping a GoDaddy domain, and when each wins. (published 2026-09-28) - [Shopify vs WooCommerce: How to Choose Without Regretting It Later](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-woocommerce/): Shopify vs WooCommerce, decided by merchant profile — a true 3-year TCO calculator, where each platform wins, hidden trade-offs, and a 5-question fit quiz. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Shopify vs Square: Which Should Run Your Whole Business](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-vs-square/): Shopify vs Square for a merchant selling online and in person: 2026 plan prices, card rates, a break-even calculator, and what migration moves both ways. (updated 2026-09-26) - [TikTok Shop vs Shopify: Fees, Ownership & Which to Pick](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/tiktok-shop-vs-shopify/): TikTok Shop vs Shopify compared: the 6% referral fee vs Shopify's plan and processing, who owns the customer, platform risk, and which to start with. (updated 2026-09-20) ## Analytics & SEO - [Shopify Technical SEO Audit: Canonicals & Duplicate URLs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-technical-seo-audit/): What Shopify handles automatically, where duplicate URLs and faceted navigation hurt SEO, how to read Search Console, and which fixes need a developer. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Google Tag Manager on Shopify: Install GTM Without Breaking Tracking or Checkout](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/google-tag-manager-shopify/): Add Google Tag Manager to Shopify without breaking checkout tracking: Custom Pixels, Consent Mode v2, GA4, Google Ads, Meta, and deduplication. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Analytics: What's Built In, What's Missing & How to Read It](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-analytics/): Every Shopify plan, Basic to Plus, has marketing reports and the ShopifyQL editor; Advanced adds predicted values. What's missing and when to add a tool. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Bot Traffic in Shopify Analytics: Why Sessions Are Inflated](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-bot-traffic/): Your Shopify sessions jumped but orders didn't. Tell bot inflation from attribution gaps and broken tracking — and what Shopify's bot filter can't fix. (updated 2026-09-23) ## Compliance & Legal - [Does Your Shopify Store Need an IOSS Number for the EU?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ioss-eu-vat/): Whether you need an IOSS number for EU sales from Shopify depends on your merchant of record and where you are established. Three routes, and what each costs. (updated 2026-10-05) - [EU AI Act for Shopify Sellers: What Applies to You](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-eu-ai-act/): Article 50 of the EU AI Act has applied since 2 August 2026. Which AI disclosure duties belong to your vendor, which are yours, and what to check today. (updated 2026-10-04) - [EUDR for Shopify Sellers: Operator, Trader or Neither](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-eudr-compliance/): The EU Deforestation Regulation covers listed products made from seven commodities, from coffee and cocoa to wood and palm oil. Find your role and your date. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Shopify Store Accessibility: Which Parts Are Yours](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-store-accessibility/): Shopify tests its own surfaces to WCAG 2.2 AA; your theme code is yours. What ADA and the EU Accessibility Act ask of a Shopify store, and what to check. (updated 2026-09-29) - [GPSR for Shopify Sellers: Your EU Responsible Person](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-gpsr-compliance/): GPSR has applied since December 2024. What a non-EU Shopify seller must show on every EU product page, and who can be the responsible person. (updated 2026-09-26) - [EU Packaging Rules for Shopify Sellers: EPR & PPWR](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-eu-packaging-epr/): Do EU packaging EPR rules apply to your Shopify store? What LUCID, Citeo and PPWR require, what's new on August 12, 2026, and how much it costs. (updated 2026-09-25) - [FSVP on Shopify: How to Verify a Foreign Food Supplier](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-fsvp-foreign-supplier-verification/): What an FSVP importer does for each foreign food supplier: hazard analysis, approval, verification activities, records, and the very small importer route. (published 2026-09-25) - [Shopify Sales Tax: Where You Owe It and Who Files](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-us-sales-tax/): Where US sales-tax obligations start, what to switch on in Shopify Tax, what it costs, and who files on each of the four routes. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Your Shopify Store Need a UK Responsible Person?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-ukca-compliance/): Great Britain has no across-the-board responsible person rule. Who must appoint one today, whether CE marking still works, and what the 2025 Act would change. (published 2026-09-02) ## Shopify Development - [Custom Shopify Development: Types, Stack & How to Scope](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/custom-shopify-development/): Custom Shopify development — 5 project types, the full tech stack explained, scoping process, costs, headless vs Liquid, and project management. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Shopify Store Code Audit: Before You Fix or Rebuild](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-store-code-audit/): Inherited a messy Shopify store? Audit the theme code, ghost code, ScriptTags and access yourself — then decide fix vs rebuild, and what an audit costs. (updated 2026-10-03) - [What Is Shopify Liquid? Syntax, Use Cases & Limitations](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/what-is-shopify-liquid/): Shopify Liquid in plain English — what the template language does, when you actually need it, real code examples, and what Liquid developers really cost. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Become a Shopify Expert: The Realistic Path](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/become-a-shopify-expert/): How to become a Shopify expert in 2026 — the free Partner Program, how partners earn, Directory tiers and criteria, first clients, and a 90-day plan. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Hire a Shopify Developer: When, Why & What It Costs](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/hire-shopify-developer/): When you actually need a Shopify developer, real costs by project type, freelancer vs agency rates, and a hiring process that avoids costly mistakes. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Shopify Checkout Extensibility & the End of checkout.liquid](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-checkout-extensibility/): Shopify checkout extensibility for merchants: what replaced checkout.liquid, the Plus vs non-Plus deadlines, what breaks, and what migration costs. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Development: Costs, Hiring & Where to Start](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-development-guide/): Who to hire for a Shopify store, what development costs, and where to start — a fast guide that routes you to the right specialist and budget. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Metafields vs Metaobjects: When Custom Data Replaces an App](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-metafields/): Metafield, metaobject or a paid app? Shopify's published limits, the field types, free storefront filters and the app classes still worth paying for. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Customer Accounts Migration: Legacy Is Deprecated](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-customer-accounts-migration/): Shopify legacy customer accounts are deprecated. See what breaks, the passwordless switch, your migration route, and when to hire a developer. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Shopify Scripts Are Off: Your Functions Migration Path](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-scripts-to-functions-migration/): Shopify Scripts stopped running June 30, 2026. See what broke, what replaces each Script type (native, app, or custom Function), and what it costs. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify REST API to GraphQL: Do You Need to Pay Now?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-rest-to-graphql-migration/): Shopify called the REST Admin API legacy in October 2024 and no page we found sets a removal date. Which stores must migrate, which can wait, what it costs. (updated 2026-09-12) ## Store Operations - [Shopify Multi-Source Collections: Should You Rebuild?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-collections-multi-source/): On July 16, 2026 Shopify let one collection combine several sources and target variants. What changed, the published ceilings, and whether to rebuild yours. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Shopify Multi-Location Inventory Management After Stocky](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-multi-location-inventory/): How Shopify tracks stock across locations: plan limits, order routing, and what replaces Stocky's forecasting now that it has shut down. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Shopify Returns and Cancellations: What to Switch On](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-returns-and-cancellations/): Turn on self-serve returns and cancellations without opening the door too wide: the five window values, the return rules and the EU rule. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Who Gets Into Your Shopify Admin, and With What Access](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-store-access-permissions/): Staff seat or collaborator account, what each permission category controls, what to give an assistant, bookkeeper or agency, and what to revoke when they go. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Shopify Pre-Orders: Native vs App, Payments and Ship Dates](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-pre-orders/): Shopify takes pre-orders two ways: Continue selling or a pre-order app. Which to use, what checkouts it blocks, the 7-day card window and 30-day ship rules. (published 2026-09-26) - [Shopify Draft Orders: When You Build the Order](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-draft-orders/): A draft order is an order you build in the Shopify admin. How it gets paid — card, emailed invoice or shared link — plus terms, stock, tax and limits. (updated 2026-09-24) - [StoreVault app: Shopify Backups to Undo a Bad Edit or Import, and What It Restores](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/storevault-shopify-backup-review/): Undo a bad CSV import, bulk edit or deletion on Shopify with StoreVault: what a restore brings back, which plan fits your catalog, what it can't restore. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Shopify Shipping Rates: Flat, Calculated or Free](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-shipping-rates/): Flat, carrier-calculated or a free-shipping threshold: what each Shopify rate type costs you, when you need a second profile, and what changes by July 2027. (published 2026-09-19) - [Backing Up a Shopify Store: What Restores, What Doesn't](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-store-backup/): Shopify restores less than most merchants assume. What the platform keeps, what deletion ends for good, what Rewind's backups can't see, and when to pay. (updated 2026-09-14) - [Shopify Barcodes: When You Need GS1 and When You Don't](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-barcodes/): Which Shopify barcodes need a GS1 GTIN and which can be your own, by channel: POS, Google, Amazon, eBay. GS1 US prices and the traps that break listings. (published 2026-09-13) - [Why Your Shopify Bundle Keeps Changing to Draft](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/blog/shopify-bundle-keeps-changing-to-draft/): Shopify documents three ways a live bundle goes to Draft: two component edits and, for fixed bundles, an ineligible store. What to check, who watches it. (published 2026-09-13) ## FAQ - [Can a non-resident set up a company to sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-non-resident-set-up-a-company-to-sell-on-shopify/): Yes: Shopify Payments' US, UK, Australian and German pages require individuals and sole proprietors to live there, but not the representative of a company based there. (published 2026-10-05) - [Can a Shopify collaborator account get POS access?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-collaborator-account-get-pos-access/): No. POS access is blocked for collaborator accounts as an account type, so a partner who needs the till needs a separate staff account — POS-only staff need POS Pro. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can Shopify run a restaurant group with more than one location?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-run-a-restaurant-group-with-more-than-one-location/): Yes — venues are locations: 10 active on Basic to Advanced, 200 on Plus. POS Pro bills per location; Plus includes the first 20 POS Pro locations. No POS page we found covers table service. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can Shopify send order-confirmation emails from your own domain?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-send-order-confirmation-emails-from-your-own-domain/): Yes — the Sender email is the From address on order confirmations. Shopify documents no-action authentication only for a Shopify-bought domain; on a third-party one you add DMARC yourself. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you accept payments with Payoneer Checkout on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-accept-payments-with-payoneer-checkout-on-shopify/): Only if your company is registered in the US, UK, Hong Kong or Singapore and Payoneer is offered for your store's location. Payoneer's verification lasts up to two weeks; Shopify adds a fee. (published 2026-10-05) - [Can you assign one role to all collaborator accounts across a Shopify organization at once?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-bulk-assign-a-role-to-collaborators-in-a-shopify-organization/): Yes. You can bulk assign the same user role to all collaborator accounts across your organization, but access itself stays per store — one approved request each. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you bulk-import Shopify staff accounts with a CSV file?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-bulk-import-shopify-staff-accounts-with-a-csv/): Yes. Settings > Users takes a CSV that creates, suspends and reactivates staff in bulk on Grow, Advanced and Plus, but seat limits still apply to every new admin user. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you cancel Shopify fulfillment requests in bulk?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-cancel-shopify-fulfillment-requests-in-bulk/): Yes. The Cancel fulfillment requests bulk action emails your fulfillment services to cancel requests in progress, but it doesn't automatically stop a service already fulfilling an order. (published 2026-10-05) - [Can you delete Shopify staff accounts in bulk?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-delete-shopify-staff-accounts-in-bulk/): No. Shopify's Users page removes staff one at a time, and a CSV import suspends users in bulk but cannot delete them; the one documented bulk delete covers suspended duplicate POS accounts. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you sell infant formula or baby food on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-infant-formula-on-shopify/): Yes, on both counts. US infant formula carries FDA registration and a 90-day premarket notice, but those duties are written for whoever manufactures or distributes a new formula. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you send WhatsApp marketing messages from Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-send-whatsapp-marketing-messages-from-shopify/): Yes, as WhatsApp campaigns in Shopify Messaging, which Shopify offers on Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus. Automations stay email and SMS, and nine destinations are blocked, the US included. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you use Payoneer for Shopify Payments payouts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-payoneer-for-shopify-payments-payouts/): Shopify names Payoneer on 10 of the 40 country requirement pages we checked; eight of them accept it for payouts as a virtual account but warn of more failures than a traditional bank. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can you use Wise for Shopify Payments payouts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-wise-for-shopify-payments-payouts/): None of the 40 Shopify Payments country requirement pages we checked names Wise; Wise's blog says direct-debit-enabled Wise details can get paid from Shopify, so check your country's rules. (published 2026-10-05) - [Do Shopify return rule changes apply to orders you already have?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-return-rule-changes-apply-to-existing-orders/): No. Shopify applies return rule changes only to future orders, so an order already placed is still judged by the older rules — and they still hold when you process that return manually. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Do subscription products work with Shopify Managed Markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-subscription-products-work-with-shopify-managed-markets/): No. Managed Markets removes subscription selling plans on the international markets it manages and hides subscription-only products there; domestic orders keep working as subscriptions. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Do you need a business license to sell on Shopify outside the US?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-business-license-to-sell-on-shopify-outside-the-us/): No Shopify page we read on September 6, 2026 makes a license a condition of selling ordinary goods outside the US — your own government decides, and in Canada three levels can apply. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Do you need a UK VAT registration to sell into Great Britain from Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-uk-vat-to-sell-into-great-britain/): Yes in most cases: a seller outside the UK registers regardless of turnover. The carve-outs are narrow — each needs every UK sale to fit it, and the marketplace one needs an application. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Does California's SB 54 packaging law apply to your Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-californias-sb-54-packaging-law-apply-to-your-shopify-store/): Usually yes. SB 54 names a producer by brand ownership and sales into California, so an out-of-state store can be one. Under $1 million in California sales, you may apply for an exemption. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Does deleting a Shopify market cancel a scheduled rollout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-deleting-a-shopify-market-cancel-a-scheduled-rollout/): No. Shopify returns a scheduled rollout to Draft status when you delete the market whose settings it directly modifies — the rollout survives, but it is no longer scheduled. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Does the country you source from change the EUDR due diligence your Shopify store owes?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-eudr-due-diligence-depend-on-source-country/): Yes, narrowly: sourcing only from low-risk countries drops the risk assessment and mitigation steps. For an importing operator the information collected and the statement do not change. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Does Shopify POS support TicketBAI in the Basque Country?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-pos-support-ticketbai-in-the-basque-country/): Yes, per Comply: the free app sends TicketBAI records to the provincial tax authority on every Shopify POS transaction in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, but not for online-store sales. (published 2026-10-05) - [Does Shopify require two-step authentication?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-require-two-step-authentication/): Shopify requires it to accept payments through Shopify Payments, and an admin can set it as required for one user, or on Plus for all. Otherwise no — the choice is left to the user. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Does Shopify Support Arabic and Other Right-to-Left Languages?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-support-right-to-left-languages/): Yes. Arabic and Hebrew can be auto-translated since March 2024, and the latest Horizon themes support right-to-left; on other themes, Shopify asks you to check the layout first. (updated 2026-10-05) - [How do Shopify Balance auto-transfer rules work?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-shopify-balance-auto-transfer-rules-work/): In the US, auto-transfer rules set aside sales tax and split each Shopify Payments payout by percentage; switching your payout account off your main Balance account deactivates them. (published 2026-10-05) - [How does order status work with a custom email fulfillment service in Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-does-order-status-work-with-a-custom-email-fulfillment-service/): A custom email fulfillment service doesn't update the order status automatically: after fulfillment, add the service's tracking or, if none exists, mark the order delivered once it arrives. (updated 2026-10-05) - [How many levels deep can a Shopify navigation menu go?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-many-levels-deep-can-a-shopify-navigation-menu-go/): Shopify menus nest three levels deep — a top-level item plus two nested levels. All Online Store 2.0 themes support multilevel navigation; older sectioned themes might not. (updated 2026-10-05) - [What is the difference between IOSS and OSS, and which one does a Shopify store need?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/ioss-vs-oss-for-shopify/): IOSS covers goods imported into the EU in consignments up to €150; OSS covers goods already inside it. Where your stock sits decides, and Shopify supports only one at a time. (updated 2026-10-05) - [What proof of address does Shopify Payments accept in Canada?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-documents-does-shopify-payments-accept-in-canada/): In Canada, Shopify Payments accepts a utility bill, bank, investment or property tax statement, insurance documents, or a driver's license or provincial/territorial ID not used as your ID. (published 2026-10-05) - [What does "maximum number of attempts" mean when you update Shopify Payments details?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-maximum-number-of-attempts-mean-in-shopify-payments/): It means you've reached the attempt limit on a verification upload or details update; you can then contact Shopify Support. No page we read gives the attempt count or how long it lasts. (updated 2026-10-05) - [What happens if a Shopify Balance transfer to your bank doesn't arrive?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-a-shopify-balance-transfer-to-your-bank-doesnt-arrive/): See status in the Balance app; cancel a manual one in your admin within 2 days of authorizing. Failed auto-transfers email a reason; Balance help has no steps if a Posted one never arrives. (published 2026-10-05) - [What happens to custom Shopify POS receipts when Liquid editing ends?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-custom-shopify-pos-receipts-when-liquid-editing-ends/): Shops still on the Liquid receipt editor are migrated automatically on January 1, 2027. Simple text moves across; some complex POS Pro customizations are flagged for you to rebuild. (updated 2026-10-05) - [What happens to past Shopify orders when you delete or rename a variant?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-order-data-when-you-delete-a-shopify-variant/): Deleting a variant removes its data from your sales reports — unpublish it instead to stop selling it and keep that data. Renaming it leaves the order's locked snapshot alone. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Who can open your customer's Shopify order status page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-can-open-your-customers-shopify-order-status-page/): Anyone holding the link can open the page, but Shopify says a shared link displays only limited order details, such as the items purchased, the order total and the discounts applied. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Why don't login links show on your Shopify order status page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-dont-login-links-show-on-your-order-status-page/): Shopify documents two causes: legacy customer accounts, or Show sign-in links off in Settings > Customer accounts. On legacy, upgrade first, then keep the toggle on; revert within 30 days. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Why is a product missing from the Shopify POS app?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-a-product-missing-from-shopify-pos/): A product missing from Shopify POS is usually a setup gap. Shopify lists four usual causes: Point of Sale publishing, location inventory, inventory tracking, and an unfinished catalog sync. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Why is a Shopify product Active but not showing on a sales channel?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-a-shopify-product-not-showing-on-a-sales-channel/): Active only means the record is complete. Check the product's Publishing section first, then each variant; Shop, Meta and Google can still refuse a published product. (updated 2026-10-05) - [Can EU/UK B2B customers validate their VAT number at Shopify checkout to get reverse charge automatically?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-eu-b2b-customers-validate-a-vat-number-at-shopify-checkout/): Not at the B2B checkout: Shopify validates VAT numbers at guest and Shop Pay checkout only, for stores using Shopify Tax with an active EU fulfillment location. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Can two Shopify variants share the same barcode?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-two-shopify-variants-share-the-same-barcode/): Yes — no Shopify page we read describes the admin blocking a shared barcode at save time. The clash surfaces later, in the Inventory scanner and in Shopify Fulfillment Network transfers. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Can you claim duty drawback and an input GST refund on the same Shopify export from India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-claim-drawback-and-a-gst-refund-on-the-same-shopify-export/): Yes, if drawback covers only basic customs duty or Drawback Rules duties. An IGST refund on that export bars the GST refund; central-tax drawback bars all but eligible State tax credit. (published 2026-10-04) - [Can you pay your Shopify bill with Revolut Pay?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-pay-your-shopify-bill-with-revolut-pay/): Yes, for eligible stores in one of 24 listed European countries billed in EUR, DKK or PLN. If it's available to you, add Revolut Pay under Settings > Billing, then approve it in Revolut. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Can you unfulfill a Shopify order after your fulfillment service cancels the fulfillment?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-revert-a-shopify-order-to-unfulfilled/): Yes, with Revert to unfulfilled if your app fulfillment service canceled but couldn't update the status. Reverting doesn't stop it, so an unconfirmed order might still ship at your cost. (published 2026-10-04) - [Do Kleinunternehmer have to keep Shopify invoices for 8 years in Germany?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-kleinunternehmer-have-to-keep-shopify-invoices-for-8-years/): Yes. A Kleinunternehmer is still an Unternehmer under UStG §2, and §14b makes every Unternehmer keep invoices issued and received for 8 years from the end of the issue year. (published 2026-10-04) - [Do Shopify B2B quantity rules count across a product's variants?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-shopify-b2b-quantity-rules-count-across-variants/): No — Shopify B2B quantity rules apply to each variant on its own, even when set for the whole product, so mixed variants can't meet a minimum or an increment. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Does a CCPA deletion request work the same way in Shopify as a GDPR one?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-ccpa-deletion-request-work-like-a-gdpr-one-on-shopify/): In Shopify, yes: one erasure route, no jurisdiction picker. In law, no — California gives a covered business 45 days to answer, plus 10 business days to confirm receipt. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Does a child product keep its own page after it is added to a Shopify Combined Listing?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-combined-listing-child-product-keep-its-own-page/): On Plus and enterprise plans a child product keeps its page and URL in a combined listing. No help page we read documents a status change for the child, so hiding it is manual. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Does Shopify Managed Markets add a duty line at checkout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-managed-markets-add-a-duty-line-at-checkout/): No — with the default setting on, Managed Markets builds duties into your product prices and adds no duty line at checkout. Turn that setting off and you pick the presentation. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Does Shopify handle customer data deletion requests for you?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-handle-customer-data-deletion-requests/): No. Shopify acts as your processor: the admin has an erasure tool and Shopify notifies installed apps, but you are generally the controller who must answer the customer on time. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Does Shopify have a CRM?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-have-a-crm/): No. Shopify publishes no product called a CRM and no deal pipeline. Customer profiles, ShopifyQL segments, Shopify Messaging automations and Flow triggers are documented in the admin. (updated 2026-10-04) - [How do you connect Heureka to a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-connect-heureka-to-a-shopify-store/): Use a feed app listing Heureka, register on Heureka.cz and enter the feed URL; conditions include Czech descriptions, CZK prices and a Czech phone. Heureka • Trust Badge is a reviews app. (published 2026-10-04) - [How do you create a return label in Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-create-a-return-label-in-shopify/): Open the order, click Return and choose Create a return label in Shopify, then email, link or print it. US domestic orders only; you pay only after the carrier scans it. (updated 2026-10-04) - [How do you exit a Shopify network dispute resolution program?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-exit-a-shopify-network-dispute-resolution-program/): To exit, keep your NDRP-inclusive 90-day chargeback rate below 1.00% for 30 consecutive days while processing on Shopify Payments; stores suspended or terminated from it may not qualify. (updated 2026-10-04) - [How do you set up a custom fulfillment service in Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-set-up-a-custom-fulfillment-service-in-shopify/): Add your warehouse as a custom fulfillment service by name and email, then assign products. It must be able to process orders by email, and it won't update order status automatically. (updated 2026-10-04) - [How long does a Shopify Balance transfer to your bank account take?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-a-shopify-balance-transfer-to-your-bank-take/): Most Balance transfers to your bank sent before 1:00 pm ET arrive same day; later, weekend or holiday ones are processed next business day. Balance transfers can take up to 6 business days. (published 2026-10-04) - [Is a Shopify customer segment a live list or a snapshot?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-a-shopify-customer-segment-live-or-a-snapshot/): Membership is live — Shopify automatically adds or removes customers based on the segment criteria. The count on the segments index lags until you open the segment or an app uses it. (updated 2026-10-04) - [What is the difference between a Shopify purchase order and an inventory transfer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/shopify-purchase-order-vs-inventory-transfer/): In Shopify a purchase order records the agreement with your supplier; an inventory transfer tracks the shipment and receives the stock. Linking the two is your own step. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Should you fulfill a Shopify order flagged as medium risk?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/should-you-fulfill-a-medium-risk-shopify-order/): Medium risk estimates the chance of a fraud chargeback, not fraud itself. Run your own checks before you ship: outside eligible Shop Pay orders under Shopify Protect, the loss is yours. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Should you let Shopify keep selling when stock hits zero?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/should-you-let-shopify-sell-when-out-of-stock/): Turn it on only where you can actually ship late. The switch sits on the product or variant, requires inventory tracking, and does not cover Shopify POS orders. (updated 2026-10-04) - [What are the limits of Revolut Pay by Bank on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-are-the-limits-of-revolut-pay-by-bank-on-shopify/): Revolut Payment Gateway lets Shopify merchants take Pay by Bank from banks in 14 countries, with no sandbox and conflicting refund guidance; Revolut's guide bars it on unblended plans. (published 2026-10-04) - [What happens to pending app charges when you deactivate a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-pending-app-charges-when-you-deactivate-a-shopify-store/): Outstanding app amounts are charged immediately; the store closes at the end of the cycle once payment clears. Charges billed outside Shopify keep running until you cancel them. (updated 2026-10-04) - [What happens when a Shopify Payments reserve reaches its expiration date?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-when-a-shopify-payments-reserve-reaches-its-expiration-date/): Before expiry, Shopify reviews whether to keep, reduce, or raise the reserve. If no extension is required, it is included in upcoming payouts; processing might take several business days. (updated 2026-10-04) - [What exactly is Shopify used for?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-shopify-used-for/): Shopify is a complete commerce platform for building a hosted online store, accepting payments, selling in person via POS, and selling on channels like Instagram, TikTok, and Amazon. (updated 2026-10-04) - [What is the Additional details field on a Shopify manual payment method?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-the-additional-details-field-on-a-shopify-manual-payment-method/): Additional details is the text Shopify shows beside a manual payment method in checkout, before the order is placed. Payment instructions is the field that prints after. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Which countries can you actually sell with Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-countries-can-you-sell-with-shopify/): Shopify's unsupported list names the countries and regions it blocks; Shopify Payments is available in 40 countries and regions, and merchants outside it must use a third-party gateway. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Who can open a Shopify Balance account?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-can-open-a-shopify-balance-account/): Shopify Balance needs a US or Puerto Rico residential address, an SSN or ITIN, active Shopify Payments and two-step authentication. Shopify says it is not a bank account. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Will Shopify Support edit your theme code for free?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/will-shopify-support-edit-your-theme-code/): Maybe. On a free Shopify theme and Basic or higher, Shopify Support might help with predefined customizations for up to 60 minutes. It never writes custom code or edits checkout. (updated 2026-10-04) - [Can a Shopify collaborator see your payouts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-collaborator-see-your-payouts/): Yes — either of two store-level Finance permissions does it: "View payouts" shows payout transaction summaries; the wider tick also opens Shopify Payments settings and transactions. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Can Shopify POS staff hand a cart to another register?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-pos-staff-hand-a-cart-to-another-register/): Yes on POS Pro 11.11+: a saved cart opens on another device in the same location. It reserves no stock and expires after 24 hours by default; Shopify's plan table marks it Pro-only. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Can you send an international wire from Shopify Balance outside Bill Pay?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-send-an-international-wire-from-shopify-balance/): Yes, from the Shopify Balance mobile app, if your U.S. business's account is eligible: transfers reach 12 countries, Shopify's fees go on top, and delivery is estimated at 1–3 business days. (published 2026-10-03) - [Can you sync Clover orders to Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sync-clover-orders-to-shopify/): Not natively: SKU IQ offers optional order sync for Clover, enabled by Support, one way only. Its help center allows Clover to Shopify; its Clover–Shopify page lists Shopify to Clover only. (published 2026-10-03) - [Can you upload 3D models and video to a Shopify product?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-upload-3d-models-and-video-to-a-shopify-product/): Yes. Shopify takes 3D models (GLB, USDZ, up to 500 MB) and video (MP4, MOV, WebM, up to 1 GB and 10 minutes) as product media; a theme that supports them decides what shoppers see. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Can you use a Revolut account for Shopify Payments payouts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-revolut-for-shopify-payments-payouts/): Yes. Shopify supports virtual accounts for payouts and names Revolut on 10 of the 40 country pages we checked, Spain included, warning of more failures than a traditional bank. (published 2026-10-03) - [Do I need an LLC or EIN before opening a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-i-need-llc-or-ein-for-shopify-store/): No — Shopify doesn't require an LLC or EIN to open a store or take card payments: sign up for Shopify Payments as an Individual with your SSN or ITIN, and add an EIN or LLC later. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Do Shopify collaborators see your other stores?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-shopify-collaborators-see-your-other-stores/): No. Collaborator accounts are created per store, so an approved request opens only that store — even inside one organization, each store needs its own approved request. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Do you charge GST on digital products or services sold abroad from a Shopify store in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-charge-gst-on-digital-products-sold-abroad-from-a-shopify-store-in-india/): Not if it's an export of services: five tests, including a buyer abroad paying in foreign exchange. If registered, file an LUT or claim IGST back; get paid in nine months (twelve in rupees). (published 2026-10-03) - [Do you need the Shopify POS Hub to connect a USB receipt printer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-the-shopify-pos-hub-for-a-usb-receipt-printer/): Yes on iPad: each USB printer page we checked routes USB via the POS Hub. Seven Android tablets on the POS Tablet Stand connect three models directly; T20/T88 needs the Hub or Ethernet. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Do you need to update Shopify Payments when your Shopify Balance account details change?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-update-shopify-payments-when-your-shopify-balance-details-change/): No. Shopify deposits payouts into the correct Balance account even when its details change, and scheduled bill payments update too. Update eBay, Etsy or utility links yourself. (published 2026-10-03) - [Does a Shopify Credit card have a PIN?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-credit-card-have-a-pin/): No. Shopify says physical Shopify Credit cards don't support PINs and can't be used at ATMs; you activate one with its last four digits. Physical Shopify Balance cards have a resettable PIN. (published 2026-10-03) - [Does Shopify charge VAT or GST on app charges?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-charge-vat-gst-on-app-charges/): Only where Shopify is required to tax your account charges — and even there its help page says app charges might be included. Subscription and usage app charges ride your Shopify bill. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Does Shopify host business email, or only forward it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-give-you-a-business-email/): Shopify only forwards business email — it doesn't host it. A Shopify-managed domain gets unlimited free forwarding; to send as you@yourstore.com, add Zoho Mail, Google Workspace or similar. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Does Shopify send you a 1099-K?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-send-you-a-1099-k/): Yes. Shopify Payments sends a 1099-K to US sellers past $20,000 in more than 200 transactions, and to smaller sellers in some states; the gross figure rarely matches your deposits. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Does your Shopify store need to register for GST in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-your-shopify-store-need-to-register-for-gst-in-india/): Only above the threshold. Goods-only sellers register past Rs 40 lakh in most Indian states, service sellers past Rs 20 lakh, and interstate supply of goods registers you at any turnover. (updated 2026-10-03) - [How do you claim back input GST on LUT exports from a Shopify store in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-claim-back-input-gst-on-exports-under-an-lut-from-india/): File form RFD-01 on the GST portal within two years of the relevant date to claim unused input GST back under an LUT. The final order is due within 60 days of a complete application. (published 2026-10-03) - [How do you return Shopify POS hardware?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-return-shopify-pos-hardware/): Request a Shopify POS hardware return within 30 days of shipping, using the return form for your country. Past 30 days, the Help Center points you to the manufacturer’s warranty. (updated 2026-10-03) - [How long do you have to keep Shopify store records in Germany?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-do-you-have-to-keep-shopify-store-records-in-germany/): German law: books 10 years, invoices and accounting vouchers 8, letters and other tax-relevant documents 6, from year-end, or longer. Shopify help pages we read name no tax retention period. (published 2026-10-03) - [How many images and media files can one Shopify product have?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-many-images-and-media-files-can-one-shopify-product-have/): One Shopify product holds up to 250 media items — images, 3D models and videos together, on every plan. A separate 200-file cap applies to one upload, and each image must be under 20 MB. (updated 2026-10-03) - [How many themes can a Shopify store have, and what do you do when it's full?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-many-themes-can-a-shopify-store-have/): Basic, Grow and Advanced stores can add up to 20 themes and Shopify Plus up to 100; Starter gets Spotlight only. At the limit, download a theme you may want later, then delete it. (published 2026-10-03) - [How much file storage does a Shopify store get?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-much-file-storage-does-a-shopify-store-get/): Shopify caps file storage by plan: 100 GB on Starter, Pause and Build, Retail and Basic, 300 GB Grow, 500 GB Advanced, 1 TB Plus, 10 TB Enterprise. Video has a separate quota. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Is the Shopify Lite plan still available?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-the-shopify-lite-plan-still-available/): No. Shopify says the Lite plan is not available to new stores, and a merchant who changes plan cannot revert to it. POS Lite is a feature set, not this plan. (updated 2026-10-03) - [What can't you ship with Shopify Managed Markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-cant-you-ship-with-shopify-managed-markets/): Shopify Managed Markets restricts 35 prohibited item categories on its August 2026 list: some banned everywhere, some in part, some in a subset of countries, some above a value cap. (updated 2026-10-03) - [What currency does a GST export invoice from a Shopify store in India have to show?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-currency-does-a-gst-export-invoice-from-india-have-to-show/): Invoice goods exports in rupees or foreign currency under DGFT's August 20, 2026 rule, unless an ACU country is involved. Outside e-invoicing, the GST rules we read fix no currency. (published 2026-10-03) - [What customer data can a Shopify app access?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-customer-data-can-a-shopify-app-access/): An app reads whole classes of store data, not the records you pick. A public app needs Shopify's approval for name, address, phone or email, and any write permission includes read. (updated 2026-10-03) - [What does the Shopify Data Exporter app do for German tax compliance?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-the-shopify-data-exporter-app-do-for-german-tax-compliance/): Shopify's Data Exporter app builds six GoBD files, including orders, products and users, for the year you pick, from 2019 on, for when tax authorities ask. A separate app exports TSE data. (published 2026-10-03) - [What happens to prices, shipping and taxes when you delete a Shopify market?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-when-you-delete-a-shopify-market/): Deleting a market can't be undone. No page we read says what a manual delete does to its catalog, shipping or duty settings. Deactivating saves all settings but stops sales. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Which market applies when a Shopify B2B company location is in two B2B markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-market-applies-to-a-b2b-location-in-two-shopify-markets/): A B2B company location matches every market it qualifies for and catalogs combine; pages we checked name no currency or theme winner when neither B2B market is a submarket of the other. (published 2026-10-03) - [Why can't you mark a Shopify order as fulfilled when a third-party fulfillment service handles it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-cant-you-mark-a-shopify-order-as-fulfilled/): To fulfill it yourself, move the items to a location you manage; until then, Shopify's help says a third-party service controls the status and sets In progress when it accepts your request. (published 2026-10-03) - [Why is your Shopify navigation menu not showing on the storefront?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-your-shopify-navigation-menu-not-showing/): If the menu isn't showing, check the Header and Footer theme settings that pick which menu renders. A menu app, custom theme code or an old menu structure can also cause it. (updated 2026-10-03) - [Can you accept Revolut Pay at checkout on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-accept-revolut-pay-on-shopify/): Yes, via Revolut's own apps: Revolut Pay (Revolut Pay only) or Revolut Payment Gateway (cards, Pay by Bank, Revolut Pay). Revolut says you need a Revolut Business or Pro account first. (published 2026-10-02) - [Can you change your Shopify billing currency?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-your-shopify-billing-currency/): Yes, if your billing address is in an eligible country: switch it under Settings > Billing > Billing profile. It applies next billing cycle; Plus stores must ask Plus Support. (published 2026-10-02) - [Can you change your Shopify Payments business details while you have Shopify Credit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-your-shopify-payments-business-details-with-shopify-credit/): With Balance, Credit or a Capital loan open, Shopify says you may need Support to edit business details; switching entity or country means deactivating all financial services first. (published 2026-10-02) - [Can you download your Shopify theme code?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-download-your-shopify-theme-code/): Yes, unless it was edited in Canvas. In Online Store, open the theme's actions menu and click Download theme file; Shopify emails a .zip without your store's products, pages or images. (published 2026-10-02) - [Can you use a third-party TSE instead of Shopify's TSE app with Shopify POS?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-a-third-party-tse-with-shopify-pos/): Yes. OpenFiskal offers a third-party TSE for Shopify POS on the App Store, but OpenFiskal's own pages differ on whether you need POS Pro. The Shopify pages we read document no hardware TSE. (published 2026-10-02) - [Does Shopify allow peptide sales?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-allow-peptides/): No Shopify page we read names peptides, so the answer comes from elsewhere: your payment processor prohibited list, and the drug categories on Shop and Managed Markets. (updated 2026-10-02) - [How long do you have to keep Shopify POS TSE data in Germany, and who stores it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-do-you-have-to-keep-shopify-pos-tse-data-in-germany/): Plan for 8 to 10 years: AO §147 sets the period by record type, and no provision we read puts TSE data in a class. Shopify's TSE app stores the data with Fiskaly; keeping it is your duty. (published 2026-10-02) - [What happens when your fulfillment service rejects a Shopify fulfillment request?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-your-fulfillment-service-rejects-a-shopify-order/): A declined request returns the order to Unfulfilled, and your fulfillment service app can include a note on why. To ship it yourself, change the items' location to one you manage. (published 2026-10-02) - [Which business entity does a Shopify submarket use?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-business-entity-does-a-shopify-submarket-use/): A submarket uses its parent market's business entity unless you set one on it. With several parents, Shopify's pages give different tie-breakers, so set the entity on the submarket. (published 2026-10-02) - [Can Shopify show a WhatsApp marketing opt-in instead of SMS at checkout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-show-a-whatsapp-opt-in-instead-of-sms-at-checkout/): Yes: with SMS and WhatsApp marketing opt-ins both on, set WhatsApp opt-in regions in Settings > Checkout; all others see the SMS box. WhatsApp marketing can't reach US customers. (published 2026-09-30) - [Can you export blog posts, pages and menus from Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-export-blog-posts-pages-and-menus-from-shopify/): Use the Admin API, an export app or copy-and-paste: Shopify's help documents no dedicated export for blog posts, pages or menus; its CSV files page lists products, orders and other records. (published 2026-09-30) - [Can you pay international suppliers from Shopify Balance in Bill Pay?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-pay-international-suppliers-from-shopify-balance/): In Shopify Bill Pay, pages on both sides of a split name a bank for international bills; Balance is disputed. Businesses based in Texas or Vermont can't make international bill payments. (published 2026-09-30) - [Can you pay your Shopify bill by SEPA direct debit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-pay-your-shopify-bill-by-sepa-direct-debit/): Yes, for non-Plus stores in Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands or Switzerland billed in EUR. Add it under Settings > Billing; no card is needed. (published 2026-09-30) - [Can you sell firearms or weapons on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-firearms-on-shopify/): The Shopify rules we read name no weapons ban for your own storefront — but Shopify Payments won't process them, the Shop channel won't list them, and Managed Markets restricts them. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Can you ship lithium batteries with Shopify Shipping?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-ship-lithium-batteries-with-shopify-shipping/): No. Across every Shopify Shipping carrier lane we read on August 31, 2026, none sells you a label for a lithium battery — even where the carrier itself would take the parcel. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Can your Shopify return address be a PO Box?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-your-shopify-return-address-be-a-po-box/): No for Shopify return labels: they need a valid US street address on your fulfillment location. UPS also rejects a PO Box as its registered return address for labels bought through Shopify. (published 2026-09-30) - [Does a private-label brand owner pay the OMUFA facility fee?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-private-label-brand-owner-pay-the-omufa-facility-fee/): Usually not. FDA assesses the OMUFA facility fee on whoever owns the OTC monograph drug facility, so it lands on your contract manufacturer — until you own a line yourself. (updated 2026-09-30) - [Does editing a Shopify order send new items to your 3PL or fulfillment service?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-editing-a-shopify-order-send-new-items-to-your-fulfillment-service/): Per Shopify's help: if your fulfillment service works with order edits, added items or quantities become new items to fulfill; if not, edits can cause missed or incomplete orders. (published 2026-09-30) - [Does turning off Shopify Payments close your Shopify Credit account?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-turning-off-shopify-payments-close-your-shopify-credit-account/): If you deactivate Shopify Payments, Shopify's help says you must also close Shopify Credit; its Program Terms say you request closure through Shopify Support and pay all amounts owed. (published 2026-09-30) - [What happens if the Shopify POS TSE fails or is unreachable in Germany?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-the-shopify-tse-fails/): If only the TSE behind Shopify POS fails, German tax guidance won't object to you selling on, but each receipt must show the failure, and you must log and fix it without undue delay. (published 2026-09-30) - [Why can't you change your Shopify Balance card PIN?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-cant-you-change-your-shopify-balance-card-pin/): Use Reset PIN in Finance in your Shopify admin or the Shopify app, then enter the texted code. Changed the card's phone number? Wait 24 hours before changing the PIN. (published 2026-09-30) - [Can you add a custom item to a Shopify order?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-add-a-custom-item-to-a-shopify-order/): Yes — as a custom item while you build a draft order, and through + Add custom item when you edit an order that already exists, unless one of Shopify's rules blocks that edit. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you get a DDP shipping label through Shopify Managed Markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-get-a-ddp-label-through-shopify-managed-markets/): Yes. Shopify marks five of its six Managed Markets shipping services as supporting DDP, but Managed Markets is open only to continental-US merchants and certain Canada and UK stores. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you move or restyle the Shop Promise badge on your Shopify product page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-move-or-restyle-the-shop-promise-badge/): Yes, for placement: a Custom Liquid block if your theme supports custom blocks, or an anchor in theme code. Looks: dark or light only; the pages we read list no size or color controls. (published 2026-09-29) - [Can you pay suppliers same day from Shopify Balance?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-pay-suppliers-same-day-from-shopify-balance/): Yes, in the US, if the transfer is eligible: pay the bill in Shopify Bill Pay from Balance and choose Fast ACH, which arrives the same business day for 1%. Cutoffs apply. (published 2026-09-29) - [Can you resell brand-name products on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-resell-brand-name-products-on-shopify/): Yes, if the goods are authentic and lawfully obtained. No Shopify page we read describes a reseller approval; it documents acting on a notice or its own review. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you sell adult or NSFW art on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-adult-or-nsfw-art-on-shopify/): Shopify's Acceptable Use Policy names no adult category, which is not permission. Shopify Payments lists adult products as prohibited, and the Shop channel will not list them. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you sell AI-generated art on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-ai-generated-art-on-shopify/): No Shopify policy we read makes AI-generated art a category of its own. The limits that decide it are your print-on-demand partner's terms and US copyright's human-authorship rule. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you sell alcohol on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-alcohol-on-shopify/): Yes. Shopify publishes a dedicated alcohol compliance page, and it puts licensing and effective age verification on you — but the Shop channel bans alcohol. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Can you sell physical products on Kajabi with Shopify buy buttons?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-physical-products-on-kajabi-with-shopify/): Yes. Kajabi's help centre says to embed a Shopify Buy Button in a Kajabi page. You track orders in your Shopify admin, and the Starter plan isn't available to new stores. (published 2026-09-29) - [Do you charge GST on export orders from a Shopify store in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-charge-gst-on-export-orders-from-a-shopify-store-in-india/): No GST if you export goods under an LUT or bond in form GST RFD-11; otherwise, unless your goods are excluded, you pay IGST and claim it back. Shopify doesn't create a GST-compliant bill. (published 2026-09-29) - [Does Shopify Forms send an email to the person who filled in the form?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-forms-email-the-person-who-filled-it-in/): No — the only email Shopify Forms documents is a per-submission notification to the store owner. A welcome email to the subscriber is a separate automation you turn on. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Does Spain's B2B e-invoicing mandate cover Shopify stores?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-spains-mandatory-b2b-e-invoicing-apply-to-shopify-stores/): It will for sellers invoicing businesses in Spain under Spanish rules, 12 or 24 months after a ministerial order takes effect, by turnover. As of September 29, 2026, that order is a draft. (published 2026-09-29) - [How do you log out of all devices on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-log-out-of-all-devices-on-shopify/): Click your profile, then Security, and log out devices under Devices. Shopify offers Log out all devices when more than five have recently logged in; it signs you out too. (published 2026-09-29) - [How does Shopify tax event tickets and services at a venue?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-does-shopify-tax-event-tickets/): Shopify's guidance: you might need to tax a ticket or venue service by event location, not billing address — sell it as a physical product with in-store pickup there. (published 2026-09-29) - [Is a virtual try-on app on your Shopify store a biometric categorisation system?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-a-virtual-try-on-a-biometric-categorisation-system/): Usually not. Article 3(40) of the EU AI Act leaves a try-on outside the definition only when it is both ancillary to another commercial service and strictly necessary — two tests, not one. (updated 2026-09-29) - [What does "Return label not sent" mean on an existing Shopify return?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-return-label-not-sent-mean-in-shopify/): Return label not sent appears when you add a label to a return created without one. Fix: add a free custom item, fulfill it, then make a new return with the label. (published 2026-09-29) - [What can you do when Shopify won't let you edit an order?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-to-do-when-you-cant-edit-a-shopify-order/): Shopify states seven order rules that can block an edit in the admin, and names a way out for only two. For the rest it publishes none; the fallback is a refund plus a rebuilt draft. (updated 2026-09-29) - [Why does Shopify ask for a SEPA direct debit mandate?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-does-shopify-ask-for-a-sepa-direct-debit-mandate/): In Europe, Shopify's help says the Shopify Payments terms you accept are your SEPA mandate: Shopify may debit your bank account when needed to cover negative balances. (published 2026-09-29) - [Why is your Shopify Credit card locked?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-your-shopify-credit-card-locked/): If you locked it, click Unlock card. If Shopify did, clear the usual cause: a payment after 5 failed debits in a row, full repayment of an overdue balance, or a resolved Capital default. (published 2026-09-29) - [Can a licensed cannabis business get Shopify Capital?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-licensed-cannabis-retailer-get-shopify-capital/): No. Shopify Capital rules out stores dealing in cannabis regardless of legal status in your jurisdiction, even if the Terms of Service don't restrict them. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can you add a custom checkbox to Shopify checkout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-add-a-custom-checkbox-to-shopify-checkout/): On Shopify Plus, Checkout Blocks or a UI extension adds a checkbox to checkout. Basic, Grow and Advanced can use a cart-page checkbox, which accelerated checkout buttons don't support. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can you change the "Email me with news and offers" text on Shopify checkout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-the-email-me-with-news-and-offers-text-on-shopify/): Yes. In Settings > Checkout, Customize labels opens the Checkout marketing text in your theme content editor. The SMS label changes there too; other languages need translations. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can you print multiple shipping labels for one Shopify order?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-print-multiple-shipping-labels-for-one-shopify-order/): Yes. When you buy a Shopify label, confirm only the items going in that package; the rest stays Unfulfilled for its own label. Up to 100 labels print at once; 250 can be voided at once. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can you translate collection filters on a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-translate-collection-filters-on-shopify/): Yes. Shopify documents that filter labels, values and groups can be translated — but its Translate & Adapt page lists collection filters as content the app can't translate. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Does each Shopify POS register need its own TSE?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-each-shopify-pos-register-need-its-own-tse/): No. German tax guidance lets several registers share one TSE, and Shopify bills its TSE app per store location: $9 USD a month on top of your POS subscription. (published 2026-09-28) - [Does Shopify integrate with Clover?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-integrate-with-clover/): No built-in Clover link in Shopify's docs we read; apps such as SKU IQ sync the two. Shopify's free Store Migration app, in early access on desktop, imports Clover products and customers. (published 2026-09-28) - [Does Shopify offer instant payouts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-offer-instant-payouts/): No Shopify page we found offers instant payouts of sales. Shopify Balance is fastest: as little as 1 business day in the US or Puerto Rico; elsewhere, pick a daily schedule where offered. (published 2026-09-28) - [How do you reprint a Shopify shipping label?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-reprint-a-shopify-shipping-label/): Unshipped labels reprint free from the order or Shipping labels page; scanned ones can't be reprinted for other shipments. New address, or size after the print page: void if eligible, rebuy. (published 2026-09-28) - [How do you tell if an email from Shopify is legit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-tell-if-an-email-from-shopify-is-legit/): Real Shopify email comes from domains such as @shopify.com, never Gmail or Yahoo, and Shopify Support won't ask for your password. Forward fakes to phishing@shopify.com. (published 2026-09-28) - [What DNS records does Shopify Messaging need?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-dns-records-does-shopify-messaging-need/): Shopify configures DKIM, SPF and DMARC on a domain bought through Shopify. A third-party domain needs every CNAME Shopify displays plus one DMARC TXT of at least p=none. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Who is the merchant of record when a Shopify Managed Markets order contains only digital products?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-is-the-merchant-of-record-for-a-digital-only-managed-markets-order/): You are. Shopify says an order of only digital products makes you its merchant of record; digital items stay on Managed Markets only beside a physical product. (published 2026-09-28) - [Why can't I buy a shipping label on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-cant-i-buy-a-shipping-label-on-shopify/): Shopify documents more label blocks than these; four common ones are an unpaid label bill, an ineligible fulfillment location, duties without a DDP carrier, and a verification hold. (updated 2026-09-28) - [Why is your Shopify Balance card locked?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-your-shopify-balance-card-locked/): If you locked it (staff cards too), open it in Finance and click Unlock card. A Shopify identity check limits your Balance account until you verify; physical cards stay active. (published 2026-09-28) - [Why is your Shopify payout negative?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-your-shopify-payout-negative/): Refunds, chargebacks and fees took more than your sales brought in. Shopify then takes the gap from later payouts or debits your bank — which one depends on your country and the case. (published 2026-09-28) - [Can a Shopify nonprofit in Europe or New Zealand get Stripe's fee discount?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-nonprofit-in-europe-or-new-zealand-get-stripes-fee-discount/): Stripe's discount page lists NZ and 20 in Europe, but its restricted list supports charity fundraising only in AU, CA, UK and US; no page we found applies the discount to Shopify Payments. (published 2026-09-27) - [Can you delete a Shopify inventory transfer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-delete-a-shopify-inventory-transfer/): You can delete a Shopify inventory transfer in Draft status; a Ready to ship one can't be deleted, so you cancel it. Another Help Center page says third-party app transfers can be deleted. (published 2026-09-27) - [Can you show a shipping method only to B2B customers on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-show-a-shipping-method-only-to-b2b-customers-on-shopify/): Yes, with a checkout customization. In a blended store, shipping methods reach B2B and D2C buyers by default; Checkout Blocks on Plus or an App Store app can hide one from retail buyers. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Does Shopify POS meet fiscal cash register rules?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-pos-meet-fiscal-cash-register-rules/): Not by itself: Shopify names routes for Germany, France and Spain (an app) and Italy (an RT printer), and says POS isn't certified for some businesses in Denmark, Belgium and Quebec. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Does Shopify's Section 232 setting cover metals other than steel and aluminum?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-section-232-cover-metals-other-than-steel-and-aluminum/): No — Shopify documents its Section 232 setting for steel and aluminum only, even though the US tariff itself already reaches semi-finished copper. Other metals need your broker's figures. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Does Shopify verify sellers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-verify-sellers/): No — Shopify isn't a marketplace, so stores go live without review and no verified-seller badge exists. Shopify Payments identity checks are financial-crime compliance, not a seal of trust. (updated 2026-09-27) - [How do you get approved to sell NFTs on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-get-approved-to-sell-nfts-on-shopify/): Add one of Shopify's NFT minting partner apps and answer its eligibility questions; the decision arrives in the app. Sales then run through Shopify Payments in 13 regions, resales excluded. (published 2026-09-27) - [How much does Fulfilled by TikTok cost for Shopify sellers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-much-does-fulfilled-by-tiktok-cost-for-shopify-sellers/): TikTok deducts the per-unit US FBT fulfillment fee from your TikTok Shop revenue; storage is free for 60 days. UK sellers pay £1.99 a parcel on eligible Standard FBT orders of £22+. (published 2026-09-27) - [What card rate does Shopify Payments charge in my country?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/shopify-payments-rate-by-country/): Shopify Payments sets the standard online card rate per country and plan. On Basic: 2.9% + 30¢ in the US, 2% + 25p in the UK, 1.7% + 30¢ AUD in Australia. Your admin shows your own rate. (updated 2026-09-27) - [What does a customer see on the Shopify order status page if your carrier isn't integrated?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-a-customer-sees-if-your-shopify-carrier-isnt-integrated/): With an unsupported carrier, your customer still sees a tracking number linking to the carrier's own website; Shopify states the order status isn't displayed and the map pin isn't live. (updated 2026-09-27) - [What does a customer see when one Shopify order ships in two parcels?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-a-customer-sees-when-a-shopify-order-ships-in-two-parcels/): Shopify creates new order status page sections for multiple fulfillments, so each fulfillment carries its own tracking and carrier — even when the two ship with different carriers. (updated 2026-09-27) - [What are your options if Shopify doesn't support your carrier?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-if-shopify-doesnt-support-your-carrier/): Shopify Shipping's carrier accounts cover ten countries. Outside that list you buy the label through your own carrier account, an app, or another carrier directly, then fulfill manually. (updated 2026-09-27) - [What is the maximum package size and weight for a Shopify Shipping label?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-the-maximum-package-size-and-weight-for-a-shopify-shipping-label/): It depends on carrier and service: domestic USPS, UPS Ground Saver and FedEx Ground Economy stop at 70 lb; most other UPS and FedEx services, 150 lb. Going over can bring substantial fees. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Where do you find the TSE serial number for Shopify POS in Germany?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/where-do-you-find-the-tse-serial-number-for-shopify-pos/): Shopify refers you to Fiskaly's guide: the fiskaly Dashboard's TSE view, or a fiskalcheck scan if a receipt has a QR code. ELSTER's serial field needs all 64 hex characters, not the BSI ID. (published 2026-09-27) - [Which label printers work with Shopify POS?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-label-printers-work-with-shopify-pos/): Shopify lists Brother, DYMO, Zebra and Bixolon label printers by region. None print barcode labels from the Shopify POS app itself; each needs a desktop computer with the required software. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Who reviews a restricted business on Shopify Payments?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-reviews-a-restricted-business-on-shopify-payments/): Shopify's terms keep review and approval with Shopify, your country's processors — Stripe and PayPal in the US — supply the lists, and no page we read publishes how long the review takes. (updated 2026-09-27) - [Can B2B customers use local pickup or local delivery on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-b2b-customers-use-local-pickup-or-local-delivery-on-shopify/): Partly. Once Support activates it, pickup in store reaches B2B checkout; local delivery and pickup points don't, but draft orders carry local delivery and shipping profiles can represent it. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Can Shopify sellers use Fulfilled by TikTok?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-sellers-use-fulfilled-by-tiktok/): Per TikTok's US guide, eligible sellers register for Fulfilled by TikTok in the TikTok for Shopify app; once connected, FBT stock gets its own Shopify location and orders sync to Shopify. (published 2026-09-26) - [Can you sell vehicles with Shopify Payments?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-vehicles-with-shopify-payments/): Yes: no Shopify or Stripe list bans vehicle sales in Shopify Payments countries, but Adyen, a processor in 31 of the 40, lists car and truck sales as restricted. (published 2026-09-26) - [Can You Set Different Prices per Location in Shopify POS?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-set-different-prices-per-location-in-shopify-pos/): Yes. Map a store to a retail market and give that market a catalog with its own prices; customizing it needs POS Pro or Plus. POS Lite locations use region markets only. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Do Shopify stores selling vapes in the UK have to take back waste vapes?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-shopify-stores-selling-vapes-in-the-uk-have-to-take-back-waste-vapes/): Yes. GOV.UK excludes vape retailers from the Distributor Take Back Scheme, so even online-only UK sellers must take back waste vapes in store or set up an alternative collection point. (published 2026-09-26) - [Do you need UK WEEE registration to sell electronics into the UK from a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-uk-weee-registration-to-sell-electronics-into-the-uk/): Yes, if you sell from abroad, import, or use your own brand: UK WEEE rules make you a producer. Register under 5 tonnes, join a scheme at 5 or more; from abroad, a UK representative can. (published 2026-09-26) - [Does a Shopify product variant get its own URL handle?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-product-variant-get-its-own-url-handle/): No. A Shopify variant has no URL handle of its own — its address is the product handle plus a ?variant= ID. A theme that supports deep links opens the page on that variant. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Does Amazon Brand Registry remove the need for a GTIN exemption for Shopify sellers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-amazon-brand-registry-remove-the-need-for-a-gtin-exemption/): Shopify's Marketplace Connect says Brand Registry or a GTIN exemption lets new Amazon listings skip a UPC; the Amazon exemption pages we read don't mention Brand Registry. (published 2026-09-26) - [Does Shopify have shipping protection?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-have-shipping-protection/): Shopify sells label insurance for parcels sent from the US, up to $200 included on Grow, Advanced or Plus with Shopify Payments. The checkout protection fees we found come from apps. (published 2026-09-26) - [Does Shopify Payments charge more for Amex and international cards?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-payments-charge-more-for-amex-and-international-cards/): Yes. Amex/premium cards price above the standard Shopify Payments online rate — 3.5% + 30¢ on US Basic — as do cards issued abroad, and country pages call that tier Amex, not premium. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Does TDS apply to what you pay Shopify from an Indian store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-tds-apply-to-what-you-pay-shopify-in-india/): Shopify's Terms let it charge fees in full; any withholding the law requires is borne by you, paid separately. TDS is your CA's call; ask Shopify Support for Form 10F or No PE certificate. (published 2026-09-26) - [How do you refund a Shopify customer who paid with OXXO or Multibanco?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-refund-a-shopify-customer-who-paid-with-oxxo-or-multibanco/): Refund a Multibanco order in Shopify admin and Stripe emails the customer for an IBAN. OXXO has no card on file: use store credit where available, or a gift card or SPEI you record. (published 2026-09-26) - [How do you switch TikTok Shop orders from TikTok Shipping to Seller Shipping on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-switch-tiktok-shop-orders-to-seller-shipping-on-shopify/): TikTok's US guide has you enable Seller Shipping per warehouse in TikTok Seller Center (Orders → Shipping Options) once a shipping template shows buyers a rate. (published 2026-09-26) - [What happens to a Shopify order when the customer never pays the Multibanco or OXXO voucher?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-a-shopify-customer-never-pays-a-multibanco-or-oxxo-voucher/): Multibanco orders cancel after 7 unpaid days. OXXO orders cancel up to 3 business days after the 5-day barcode expires, releasing stock, unless part was paid another way. (published 2026-09-26) - [What happens in France if your Shopify POS is not NF525 certified?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-your-shopify-pos-is-not-nf525-certified-in-france/): If the rule covers you: €7,500 per register software not proven compliant at inspection, then 60 days to comply. Shopify's NF525 needs POS 11.3+ with Comply, eligible with Shopify Payments. (published 2026-09-26) - [What is a Shopify Plus feature test drive?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-a-shopify-plus-feature-test-drive/): On Shopify Plus, feature test drives let you turn an upcoming feature on for chosen stores before release, test workflows, and deactivate it on stores you deselect. (published 2026-09-26) - [What is Upgraded TikTok Shipping for Shopify sellers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-upgraded-tiktok-shipping-for-shopify-sellers/): Per TikTok's US guides, Upgraded TikTok Shipping assigns the carrier and supplies the label; Shopify sellers create it in Seller Center, and TikTok updates fulfillment in Shopify. (published 2026-09-26) - [Who can manage Shopify POS staff, and does it need POS Pro?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-can-manage-shopify-pos-staff/): Per Shopify's user-management page: store owner, organization owner or POS user administrator role, only at POS Pro locations. Its roles reference lists more roles with POS user management. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Why does a Shopify product show as sold out when you still have stock?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-does-a-shopify-product-show-as-sold-out-when-you-still-have-stock/): A Shopify storefront sells only Available stock at locations that can ship to that buyer. On-hand units committed, or at a location where the product is inactive, never reach it. (updated 2026-09-26) - [Can a service business on Shopify in India use the GST composition scheme?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-service-business-on-shopify-in-india-use-the-gst-composition-scheme/): Yes. A registered service business with preceding-year turnover up to Rs 50 lakh can use Section 10(2A); inter-State outward supplies or services sold via a TCS marketplace rule it out. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can Shopify show estimated delivery dates without an app?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-show-estimated-delivery-dates-without-an-app/): Yes. Turn on Estimated delivery dates in Settings > Shipping and delivery: Manual on all plans, Automated on Basic and up in 33 countries. Dates show at checkout and in confirmation emails. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can you buy a Shopify Shipping label from Great Britain to Northern Ireland?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-buy-a-shopify-shipping-label-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland/): No. Since May 1, 2025, Shopify's Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and InPost UK accounts don't sell labels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland; buy from a carrier or a Windsor Framework-ready app. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can a Shopify store keep selling EU stock without user-replaceable batteries after 18 February 2027?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-keep-selling-eu-stock-without-user-replaceable-batteries-after-february-2027/): Only units placed on the EU market before 18 February 2027. The EU Blue Guide counts placing per unit, so each later unit with a portable battery needs it user-replaceable unless exempt. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can you set a minimum order amount on Shopify without Plus?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-set-a-minimum-order-amount-on-shopify-without-plus/): Not natively. The free Checkout Blocks app sets order value limits, but Shopify's Help Center puts features beyond content blocks on Plus; the App Store listing leaves this feature unmarked. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can you switch a Shopify plan from annual to monthly billing?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-switch-a-shopify-plan-from-annual-to-monthly-billing/): Yes. Outside a promo trial, contact Shopify Support before your annual cycle ends; monthly billing starts when that cycle ends, and the year already paid is generally non-refundable. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can you use Google Sheets as a Shopify webhook URL?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-google-sheets-as-a-shopify-webhook-url/): Not directly: a connector (Zapier on paid plans, Make, n8n) or an Apps Script web app you test first takes it; on Basic, Grow, Advanced or Plus, Flow can add the row itself. (published 2026-09-25) - [Can you use Shop Pay outside of Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-shop-pay-outside-shopify/): Yes. Announced June 17, 2026: a business on another platform can add Shop Pay without moving to Shopify. But it stays a store-side choice: you meet it only on participating stores. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Do subscription app portals on Shopify need new customer accounts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-subscription-app-portals-need-new-shopify-customer-accounts/): Yes, for a portal built as a customer account UI extension: those run only on new customer accounts. A Built for Shopify rule for self-service subscription apps is set for December 1, 2026. (published 2026-09-25) - [Do you need WEEE registration to sell electronics into the EU from a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-weee-registration-to-sell-electronics-into-the-eu/): Yes. Distance-selling directly to users in an EU country you aren't established in makes you a WEEE producer there: register there, via a representative if EU-based or unregistered. (published 2026-09-25) - [Do you pay for Shopify apps on a development store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-pay-for-shopify-apps-on-a-development-store/): No. On a development store, apps run on free or $0 test plans. A plan's price still applies on production stores; a client transfer store built for handover has its own app limit. (published 2026-09-25) - [Does a Shopify draft order lock the exchange rate?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-draft-order-lock-the-exchange-rate/): Yes. A draft order in a local currency other than your store currency fixes the exchange rate at creation, but editing the saved draft reprices the whole order at the current rate. (published 2026-09-25) - [Does Shopify pre-check the email marketing checkbox at checkout?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-pre-check-the-email-marketing-checkbox-at-checkout/): No. With email opt-in on, Shopify starts in Regions you choose with no regions selected. Add regions, or switch to Regions recommended by Shopify; customers can still uncheck the box. (published 2026-09-25) - [Does Shopify send the tracking number back to TikTok Shop when you fulfill the order?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-send-tracking-numbers-back-to-tiktok-shop/): Yes, per TikTok's US and EU guides: a Shipped-by-seller order fulfilled in Shopify with a valid tracking ID updates in TikTok Shop and the buyer is emailed. TikTok Shipping syncs in reverse. (published 2026-09-25) - [Does your Shopify store sell through Meta Muse automatically?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-your-shopify-store-sell-through-meta-muse-automatically/): Yes, for eligible stores: Meta's direct checkout, Muse included when available, is on by default; Shop Pay needs no Muse-specific activation. Opt out under Sales channels > Agentic > Meta. (published 2026-09-25) - [What is the difference between a frozen and a suspended Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/frozen-vs-suspended-shopify-store/): For an unpaid subscription bill Shopify's terms and help pages describe one event, not two: 28 days to a frozen store, then 60 more before it may terminate the account. (updated 2026-09-25) - [How do you check which URL structure a Shopify market uses?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-check-which-url-structure-a-shopify-market-uses/): Open Markets in your Shopify admin and click Graph view: each market node shows its domain. A path on your primary domain means subfolders; fr.yourstore.com is a subdomain. (published 2026-09-25) - [How do you collect email and SMS signups on the Shopify Thank you page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-collect-email-and-sms-signups-on-the-shopify-thank-you-page/): Turned on, Shopify's checkout opt-ins collect email, SMS and WhatsApp consent before the Thank you page. There, a consent field needs an app block, such as Klaviyo's for SMS and WhatsApp. (published 2026-09-25) - [How do you set a B2B minimum across mixed variants on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-set-a-b2b-minimum-across-mixed-variants-on-shopify/): Use a Cart and Checkout Validation Function or an App Store app: native B2B quantity rules count each variant alone, and custom apps with Functions need Shopify Plus. (published 2026-09-25) - [How many people actually use the Shop app?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-many-people-use-the-shop-app/): No page we read on 18 August 2026 counts Shop app users alone: Shopify captions its 250M+ for Shop Pay or Shop + Shop Pay and calls its 150M+ global shoppers. Read your own Shop reports. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Is Shop the same as Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-shop-the-same-as-shopify/): No — Shopify is the commerce platform merchants use to run stores; Shop is Shopify's consumer shopping app. Same company, two products: one for sellers, one for buyers. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Is the Shopify 120-day free trial still available?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-the-shopify-120-day-free-trial-still-available/): Not as a current offer. Old "120-day" guides meant 1MBB, now $1/month for 6 months on Basic (US/Canada); AI-built stores and US/Canadian students get 4 months free. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Is there a maximum order value for DHL eCommerce labels in Shopify Shipping?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-there-a-maximum-order-value-for-dhl-ecommerce-labels-on-shopify/): DHL eCommerce Parcel Direct and Parcel Standard labels in Shopify Shipping carry a $1,000 USD maximum order value; six destinations, including Canada and the UK, have their own caps. (published 2026-09-25) - [What does a customer see while a Shopify order is "Payment pending"?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-a-customer-see-while-shopify-order-is-payment-pending/): Your customer sees a placed order: no page we read shows a payment status on the order status page, which tracks the shipment. On a manual gateway no pending-payment email is sent. (updated 2026-09-25) - [What does "System Tampered" mean on a Shopify card reader?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-system-tampered-mean-on-a-shopify-card-reader/): "System Tampered" means your Tap & Chip or WisePad 3 reader can no longer be used. Shopify says it needs to be replaced: use its replacement portal or contact Shopify Support. (published 2026-09-25) - [What GST rate does a composition dealer pay on Shopify sales?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-gst-rate-does-a-composition-dealer-pay-on-shopify-sales/): A composition dealer pays 1% as a manufacturer or trader (traders on taxable turnover only), 5% for restaurant service and 6% under section 10(2A), split evenly between CGST and SGST/UTGST. (published 2026-09-25) - [What happens if a Shopify store in India issues a B2B invoice without an IRN?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-if-a-shopify-store-in-india-issues-a-b2b-invoice-without-an-irn/): If your store must e-invoice, a B2B invoice without an IRN is not treated as an invoice under rule 48(5): your buyer can't claim ITC on it, and a penalty can apply. (published 2026-09-25) - [What happens to your custom domain when a Shopify store is frozen?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-your-custom-domain-when-a-shopify-store-is-frozen/): Freezing disconnects your custom domain from the storefront. The registration is a separate item with its own renewal, and reconnecting is manual after you reactivate. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Why don't estimated delivery dates show in a customized Shopify order confirmation email?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-dont-delivery-dates-show-in-a-customized-shopify-confirmation-email/): A customized Shopify order confirmation email can leave out delivery dates. Add Shopify's Liquid snippet in Edit code, or revert to Default — which replaces your code edits. (published 2026-09-25) - [Why is my Shopify order stuck on "Payment pending"?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-my-shopify-order-stuck-on-payment-pending/): Shopify names three causes: a non-card payment still processing, payment terms you set, or an order created with a manual method. For additional providers, the expiry is typically a week. (updated 2026-09-25) - [Are duties and taxes calculated on custom items in Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/are-duties-and-taxes-calculated-on-custom-items/): No — Shopify calculates no duties or taxes on custom items when you edit an unfulfilled DDP order, and Managed Markets refuses custom line items outright. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can Shopify send an invoice to a customer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-send-an-invoice-to-a-customer/): Not by default: you send it yourself from a draft order or one in Payment pending status, print one with Shopify Order Printer, or use the free standalone generator. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can Shopify shut down your store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-shut-down-your-store/): Yes. Terms §14.3 lets Shopify suspend or terminate an account for any reason, without notice unless law requires it. Restricted access — storefront off, billing paused — is not termination. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can you accept crypto payments on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-accept-crypto-payments-on-shopify/): Yes. Shopify Payments takes USDC at checkout in eligible regions, and Shopify lists nine third-party crypto processors you can add, with manual refunds and a possible third-party fee. (published 2026-09-24) - [Can you change your myshopify.com domain name?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-your-myshopify-domain-name/): Yes, and it is free. If you typed a store name at signup, Shopify counts that as one of your two changes, leaving one — and the old address redirects to the new one. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can you change your Shopify primary domain?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-your-shopify-primary-domain/): Yes. Other domains on your Domains page redirect to the new primary; your myshopify.com address stays as the admin login, and the domain pages we read name no SEO effect. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can you customize the Shopify gift card email?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-customize-the-shopify-gift-card-email/): Yes — body and subject are edited in a Liquid template under Edit code, after your sender email is confirmed. The 16 character redemption code can't be changed. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can you customize the Shopify gift card page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-customize-the-shopify-gift-card-page/): Yes, but only as far as your theme goes. The gift card page is a theme template that can't be a JSON template, so it has no editor sections — deeper changes are a code job. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Can you limit a Shopify discount code to one country?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-limit-a-shopify-discount-code-to-one-country/): Yes: assign the discount to a market holding only that country. It needs the Basic plan or higher and the new version of Markets, and can't also target customer segments. (published 2026-09-24) - [Can you use your own carrier account on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-your-own-carrier-account-on-shopify/): Yes: carrier-calculated shipping connects your own UPS, FedEx, USPS, Canada Post or Australia Post account. Advanced and Plus include it; Grow, a fee; Shopify lists others as not available. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Do return rules apply to Shopify POS?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-return-rules-apply-to-shopify-pos/): Yes, at Shopify POS Pro locations. When staff run the return, POS applies your return window and final sale automatically; fee rules apply only to self-serve returns. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Do Shopify discount codes apply to B2B orders by default?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-shopify-discounts-apply-to-b2b-orders-by-default/): Yes. Since 23 June 2026 Shopify activates B2B discounts automatically for new B2B stores and existing ones with no active or scheduled discounts, and codes stack on catalog prices. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Do you need a receipt printer for Shopify POS in Spain?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-receipt-printer-for-shopify-pos-in-spain/): Shopify's Spain list names no printer, but where Spanish law requires an invoice, an emailed or texted ticket needs the buyer's consent—otherwise, paper. VeriFactu deadlines are now 2027. (published 2026-09-24) - [Does GST apply to shipping charges on a Shopify order in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-gst-apply-to-shipping-charges-on-a-shopify-order-in-india/): Shipping in a composite supply with goods at one GST rate takes that rate. To tax it in Shopify for India, turn on Charge tax on shipping rates; on Manual Tax, also add shipping tax rates. (published 2026-09-24) - [Does PayPal Seller Protection cover NFT sales made through a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-paypal-seller-protection-cover-nft-sales-on-shopify/): Mostly no. PayPal's US, UK, Canadian and Australian terms exclude NFT sales over US$10,000 and, at or below that, cover only unauthorized-transaction claims; its German terms differ. (published 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify charge VAT or GST on its own fees?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-charge-vat-gst-on-its-fees/): It depends on your country and whether you gave Shopify a tax number: the subscription bill and Shopify Payments processing fees follow separate rules on separate pages. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify deduct TDS under section 194-O on your own store's sales in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-deduct-tds-under-section-194-o-in-india/): None of the Shopify pages we read on September 24, 2026 says Shopify deducts section 194-O TDS, now section 393; its Terms say it isn't a marketplace and leave taxes on your sales to you. (published 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify Digital Downloads have a bandwidth or download limit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-digital-downloads-have-a-bandwidth-or-download-limit/): No. Shopify’s Digital Products app has no bandwidth limit and takes files up to 5 GB each. Downloads stay unlimited unless you set a download limit, variant by variant. (published 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify have phone support?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-have-phone-support/): No — Shopify publishes no support number to call. Phone help is limited to Shopify Plus, the Retail plan and POS Pro; everyone else gets 24/7 chat in the Help Center. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify integrate with QuickBooks?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-integrate-with-quickbooks/): Yes — but through App Store apps rather than a sales connector Shopify publishes. Intuit's own QuickBooks Online app is free to install; Shopify documents Desktop only for POS migrations. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify integrate with Xero?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-integrate-with-xero/): Yes. Xero publishes the connector: a live App Store listing (handle xero-6, free to install) plus one on Xero's own marketplace; the old apps.shopify.com/xero address shows only a notice. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify need your SSN?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-need-your-ssn/): No — not to open a store. An SSN or ITIN is required to activate Shopify Payments in the US; an EIN does not replace it, and the people on file still have to provide one. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Do Shopify QR codes expire?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-qr-code-expire/): No. Codes from Shopify's free QR generator carry no expiry date — each stays active until you delete it. What breaks is the page or offer behind it, not the printed code. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify support cash on delivery?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-support-cash-on-delivery/): Yes. Cash on Delivery is one of the manual payment methods Shopify documents, activated in Settings > Payments. The order arrives unpaid, and COD surcharges or OTP checks need an app. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does Shopify Tax have a yearly cap?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-tax-have-a-yearly-cap/): Yes — $5,000 a year per region, published for stores created before May 13, 2026, plus a $0.99 per-order cap for both cohorts; two other Shopify pages state the caps with no cohort date. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Does your Shopify store need an llms.txt file?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-your-shopify-store-need-llms-txt/): No. Every Shopify store already serves /agents.md, /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt with the same default content. Add a Liquid template only for advanced requirements. (updated 2026-09-24) - [How do you get a Walmart GTIN exemption for products you sell through Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-get-a-walmart-gtin-exemption-for-shopify-products/): In the US, a Seller Center admin requests it under Catalog > GTIN Exemptions for items with no product ID; Walmart decides, and Marketplace Connect sellers email Shopify the approval. (published 2026-09-24) - [How long does Shopify Payments verification take?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-shopify-payments-verification-take/): Shopify says documents you upload can take up to 24 hours to review; the account review itself has no timeframe on the pages we read. Payouts stay held until the reason is resolved. (updated 2026-09-24) - [How long does Shopify take to ship?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-shopify-take-to-ship/): Shopify doesn't ship orders — the store does. Our estimate, not a Shopify figure: 1–3 business days to process, then 2–7 days domestic or 7–14+ international; the store's own dates win. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Is the Shop app safe?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-the-shop-app-safe/): Yes — Shopify Inc. publishes the app, and Shop Pay keeps shipping and billing details on PCI compliant servers. The stores inside are listed automatically once they qualify. (updated 2026-09-24) - [Should you turn off Shopify's automatic hreflang tags?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/should-you-turn-off-automatic-hreflang-tags-on-shopify/): Only if you already manage hreflang yourself — Shopify's example is a theme or app adding its own tags. The setting is on by default, and turning it off without a replacement can hurt SEO. (updated 2026-09-24) - [What can't you sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-cant-you-sell-on-shopify/): Shopify has no single banned-products list. The Acceptable Use Policy decides what may be sold, Shopify Payments what you can be paid for, and Shop and Managed Markets what stays visible. (updated 2026-09-24) - [What currency do Shopify B2B catalog prices use?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-currency-do-shopify-b2b-catalog-prices-use/): B2B catalog prices are entered in the catalog currency, but buyers browse and pay in their market's currency, which you change on B2B markets; multi-currency B2B needs Shopify Payments. (published 2026-09-24) - [What does the Shopify POS hardware warranty cover, and how do you claim it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-does-the-shopify-pos-hardware-warranty-cover/): Shopify’s own POS hardware is covered for manufacturing defects for 1 year, or 2 on POS Pro. If a Shopify device fails, contact Shopify Support with your order number. (published 2026-09-24) - [What happens when you void a Shopify shipping label?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-when-you-void-a-shopify-shipping-label/): A voided Shopify label's cost returns as shipping label credit, not to your card. Void within 30 days of purchase, before tracking events; USPS First Class Mail labels can't be voided. (published 2026-09-24) - [Can Shopify Flow suspend or remove staff accounts?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-flow-suspend-or-remove-staff-accounts/): No. Flow ships no trigger or action for staff accounts, and the StaffMember API reference lists no mutation that suspends or deletes one; use Settings > Users, or SCIM suspension on Plus. (published 2026-09-23) - [Can you contest a chargeback after you close your Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-contest-a-chargeback-after-you-close-your-shopify-store/): Yes — Shopify says you need to reactivate the store to contest a chargeback. Admin access ends at the end of your billing cycle, and evidence is due typically 7 to 21 days after filing. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Can you turn off Shop Promise on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-turn-off-shop-promise-on-shopify/): Yes — Sales channels > Shop > Promise > Manage > Turn off. No badge-only switch in the Shop Promise docs we read on September 22, 2026; the activation page says the dates stop too. (published 2026-09-23) - [Do you need a receipt printer for Shopify POS in France?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-receipt-printer-for-shopify-pos-in-france/): Yes. Shopify's NF525 list for France requires a receipt printer connected to POS, with no certification of its own. Print when a customer asks, and for the sales French law lists. (published 2026-09-23) - [Do you need a written PCI agreement with Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-written-pci-agreement-with-shopify/): Yes — PCI DSS 12.8.2 asks for a written agreement, and the Shopify Payments terms already carry Shopify's acknowledgment. On another gateway, that is a separate agreement. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Do you need to know how to code to use Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-to-code-for-shopify/): No — signing up, choosing a theme, adding apps, and running a Shopify store are all no-code. You only need code (Liquid, HTML, CSS) for custom work the theme editor can't do. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Does Shopify file and remit sales tax for you?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-file-sales-tax-for-you/): No by default: Shopify calculates most common sales tax and gives you reports; filing and remitting stay yours. US exceptions: Shop channel orders and automated filing for enrolled stores. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Does Shopify Protect cover Managed Markets orders?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-protect-cover-managed-markets-orders/): Yes. Managed Markets runs on Shopify Payments, so eligible orders from a US store carry the same Shopify Protect fraud cover as Shop Pay orders — some chargebacks still stay yours. (published 2026-09-23) - [Does Shopify take a cut or a percentage of your sales?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-take-a-cut-of-sales/): No — Shopify is not a marketplace and takes no percentage of your sales. You pay a flat monthly plan plus card processing; a 0.2–2% fee applies only if you skip Shopify Payments. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Does Shopify verify age?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-verify-age/): No. Shopify verifies nobody's age automatically. Its Terms require the account owner to be 18 or the local age of majority, and gating customers takes an app or a Function. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Does the Shopify TSE app file your German cash register declaration for you?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-shopify-tse-app-file-your-german-cash-register-declaration/): No. Shopify's TSE app generates an XML export of your declaration; submitting it to the German tax authorities is up to you. Systems acquired from July 1, 2025: notify within one month. (published 2026-09-23) - [Does TikTok Shop share the buyer's email and address with Shopify sellers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-tiktok-shop-share-buyer-email-and-address-with-shopify/): TikTok Shop sends a customer-details block with each order, but no Shopify page we found says if the email is real or masked. TikTok's US terms bar marketing use without prior consent. (published 2026-09-23) - [Does USPS Cubic pricing apply to Shopify Shipping labels?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-usps-cubic-pricing-apply-to-shopify-shipping-labels/): Yes — Shopify's USPS label page suggests Cubic Pricing for small, heavy products: up to 20 lb, and 0.5 cubic feet on Priority Mail or 1 cubic foot on Ground Advantage. (published 2026-09-23) - [How do taxes work when one Shopify store sells from multiple business entities?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-taxes-work-when-a-shopify-store-has-multiple-business-entities/): On Plus or Enterprise Commerce, most payments go to the market's or POS location's entity, which has its own payouts; automated tax filing can't be used, and filing stays with you. (published 2026-09-23) - [How do you check if your Shopify store uses new Shopify Markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-check-if-your-shopify-store-uses-new-markets/): Check whether a Region market lets you create submarkets — Shopify's changelog lists them under the new version of Markets. On Basic, Grow or Advanced, working B2B catalogs confirm it. (published 2026-09-23) - [How do you get an Amazon GTIN exemption for products you sell through Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-do-you-get-an-amazon-gtin-exemption-for-shopify-products/): Amazon grants it, not Shopify: apply per category and store in Seller Central, only for products with no GTIN or Amazon catalog match, then email the approval to Marketplace Connect. (published 2026-09-23) - [How long does it take to set up a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-shopify-store/): Our planning estimates: 7–10 focused hours for a bare-bones MVP, 1–2 weeks DIY, 3–6 weeks for a custom theme, 2–4+ months for a full agency build. (updated 2026-09-23) - [How long does Shopify take to pay you?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-shopify-take-to-pay/): US Shopify Payments payouts typically reach your bank 3–5 business days after capture, bank processing included. Your admin shows the expected date. (updated 2026-09-23) - [Is Shopify a content management system (CMS)?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-shopify-a-content-management-system/): Shopify is a hosted commerce platform with built-in CMS features for pages, blogs, navigation, and structured content—not a traditional general-purpose CMS. (updated 2026-09-23) - [What happens when a shopper falls under two Shopify markets at once?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-when-a-shopper-falls-under-two-shopify-markets/): When markets of different types overlap, the more specific type wins conflicts (B2B > retail > country/region); a submarket's explicit settings beat its parent's. Catalogs differ. (published 2026-09-23) - [What happens when you cancel a Shopify inventory transfer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-when-you-cancel-a-shopify-inventory-transfer/): You can cancel a Shopify transfer in Draft or Ready to ship status; a Ready to ship transfer's committed items are then made Available at the origin. You can duplicate a canceled one. (published 2026-09-23) - [What is the difference between Zap history and Autoreplay in Zapier?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-zap-history-and-autoreplay-in-zapier/): Zap history logs every run and its status, guaranteeing at most 60 days of data; Autoreplay re-runs errored runs by itself, but only on Zapier's Professional, Team and Enterprise plans. (published 2026-09-23) - [Which Shopify location does a TikTok Shop order deduct inventory from?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-location-does-a-tiktok-shop-order-take-inventory-from/): By default the one location that can ship the whole order. If none can, Shopify splits it or oversells at the highest-priority location — your order routing rules set that priority. (published 2026-09-23) - [Which price shows when a Shopify B2B company location has several catalogs?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-price-shows-when-a-shopify-b2b-location-has-several-catalogs/): On Plus, the lowest price among a location's directly assigned catalogs shows, compared without volume breaks; against a matching B2B market catalog, the location catalog's price wins. (published 2026-09-23) - [Why does a Shopify shipping label print at the wrong size?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-does-a-shopify-shipping-label-print-at-the-wrong-size/): Shopify links cropped labels to the label format: pick the paper size that matches your printer and reprint before leaving the print page; after that, resizing means void and rebuy. (published 2026-09-23) - [Can one Shopify market have more than one catalog?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-one-shopify-market-have-more-than-one-catalog/): Yes. A market can hold several catalogs, and a submarket of the same type adds its parent's. Where prices differ, the more specific catalog wins; otherwise the lower price shows. (published 2026-09-22) - [Can You Run a Car or Boat Rental Business on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-run-a-car-or-boat-rental-business-on-shopify/): Yes — apps such as Cowlendar and Appointo list car and boat rental. No Shopify Payments page we read names vehicle rental; Adyen, a processor in 31 European countries, restricts car rental. (published 2026-09-22) - [Does a Shopify market catalog redirect hurt your SEO?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-market-catalog-redirect-hurt-your-seo/): It can. A shopper who opens a product their market leaves out lands on your homepage; Google's site-move guidance warns that many URLs sent to one irrelevant page might be a soft 404. (published 2026-09-22) - [Does Shopify Protect cover PayPal orders?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-protect-cover-paypal-orders/): No. Shopify says Shopify Protect is only available for orders processed through Shop Pay, and PayPal isn't Shop Pay. Look to PayPal Seller Protection, which PayPal rates per order. (published 2026-09-22) - [Does the Shopify app have a 3D scanner?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-shopify-app-have-a-3d-scanner/): Yes — on a compatible iPhone or iPad. The scanner needs an iPhone 12 Pro or newer, or an iPad Pro from 2021 or newer, on iOS or iPadOS 17+. On Android you scan in a third-party app. (published 2026-09-22) - [What do Shopify's unavailable inventory states do?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-do-shopify-unavailable-inventory-states-do/): Unavailable stock stays on hand but can't be sold. If your store uses unavailable inventory states, you can mark units Damaged, Quality control, Safety stock or Other and move them back. (published 2026-09-22) - [Which label printers work with Shopify Shipping labels?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-label-printers-work-with-shopify-shipping-labels/): Shopify lists tested DYMO, Zebra, Brother and Rollo models (Bixolon in the UK and Ireland); a desktop printer on Letter/A4 also works. POS Pro locations print via Ship from store. (published 2026-09-22) - [Can Shopify Sidekick edit your live theme?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-shopify-sidekick-edit-your-live-theme/): Yes — within the theme editor. Sidekick's documented scope covers changes to themes, including unpublished ones, and you must save every change yourself. (published 2026-09-21) - [Can you remove Shopify branding from the Shopify checkout page?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-remove-shopify-branding-from-the-checkout-page/): No Shopify logo to remove. Track with Shop has its own toggle; on a store with Shop Pay activated, Shop's sign-in prompt goes for all customers only if you deactivate Shop Pay. (published 2026-09-21) - [Why did an item disappear from your Shopify navigation menu?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-did-an-item-disappear-from-your-shopify-navigation-menu/): Two causes in Shopify's menu editing guide: the product, collection or page it linked to was deleted, or you removed the parent item and the whole drop-down went with it. (published 2026-09-21) - [Can you cancel a Shopify order after you place it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-cancel-a-shopify-order/): Sometimes — but not on its own. A store that switched self-serve cancellations on lets you ask from the order status page inside the window it set, then approves or declines it. (updated 2026-09-20) - [Why does Shopify charge Section 232 duty on your whole product value?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-does-shopify-charge-section-232-duty-on-the-whole-product/): Since April 6, 2026 US customs assesses Section 232 duty on the full customs value regardless of metal content, so the percentage field changes only what your checkout collects. (updated 2026-09-20) - [Does Shopify charge a currency conversion fee on PayPal Wallet payments?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-charge-a-currency-conversion-fee-on-paypal-wallet-payments/): Yes — a PayPal Wallet payment taken in a currency other than your payout currency carries a 3% conversion fee, which Shopify publishes for the US and France only. (published 2026-09-19) - [Does Shopify offer a discount for nonprofits?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-offer-a-discount-for-nonprofits/): Yes — Shopify runs two nonprofit plans, NPO Lite and NPO Full, but publishes no current rate for either; contact Support with your charity ID to apply. (published 2026-09-19) - [Which Shopify sales into Australia are GST-free for a non-resident seller?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-shopify-sales-into-australia-are-gst-free/): The ATO's non-resident page lists five conditional GST-free categories: basic food, medical services and aids, accredited courses, cars for eligible buyers. They count toward turnover. (published 2026-09-19) - [Can a Shopify store take real orders before your developer transfers it to you?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-store-take-real-orders-before-your-developer-transfers-it/): Not while it's a client transfer store, where Shopify says real transactions aren't supported. You choose a plan on accepting the transfer, with no free trial — or open the store yourself. (published 2026-09-17) - [Do products you sell on Shopify in the EU need user-replaceable batteries from 18 February 2027?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-products-you-sell-in-the-eu-need-user-replaceable-batteries/): Yes. From 18 February 2027, portable batteries in EU products must be removable and replaceable by end-users; LMT batteries by an independent professional. Exceptions are narrow. (published 2026-09-17) - [Do you need to be an FSVP importer when you import food to sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-to-be-an-fsvp-importer-to-sell-imported-food-on-shopify/): Usually yes. Unless 21 CFR 1.501 exempts the food, its US owner or consignee at entry is the FSVP importer and must meet the FSVP rule; with none, a designated US agent takes the role. (published 2026-09-17) - [Do you need to register as a battery producer to sell into the EU from a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-to-register-as-a-battery-producer-to-sell-into-the-eu/): Yes. Selling batteries, or products containing them, direct to end-users in an EU country you are not established in makes you a producer there: register and appoint an EPR representative. (published 2026-09-17) - [Does a Shopify store need GST e-invoicing once its turnover crosses Rs 5 crore in India?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-store-in-india-need-gst-e-invoicing/): Yes, unless excluded: if aggregate turnover exceeded Rs 5 crore in any preceding financial year from 2017-18, B2B and export invoices need IRNs. Shopify doesn't create a GST-compliant bill. (published 2026-09-17) - [Can a Shopify store in India use the GST composition scheme?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-store-in-india-use-the-gst-composition-scheme/): Yes. Up to Rs 1.5 crore turnover (Rs 75 lakh in eight states) you may opt in while every sale of goods stays inside your state; selling on your own Shopify store doesn't block it. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does Shopify accept Venmo without Shopify Payments?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-accept-venmo-on-shopify-without-shopify-payments/): Yes, in the US: add PayPal Express as a third-party gateway and Venmo shows to eligible buyers. PayPal, not your Shopify admin, sets Venmo's availability; Shopify's third-party fee applies. (published 2026-09-16) - [Can you remove "Powered by Shopify" from your Shopify store and emails?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-remove-powered-by-shopify/): Yes: one theme content field clears the storefront line, or a theme code edit if it stays. Emails: early access, certain stores; Plus customer notification footers carry no Shopify branding. (published 2026-09-16) - [Do you lose the Shopify free trial if a developer builds your store and transfers it?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-lose-the-shopify-free-trial-if-a-developer-builds-your-store/): Yes. A client transfer store your developer hands over isn't eligible for free trials or promotions, per Shopify's partner docs — open the store yourself and grant collaborator access. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does PayPal Seller Protection cover digital products sold on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-paypal-seller-protection-cover-digital-products-sold-on-shopify/): Yes: not-received claims made via PayPal and unauthorized claims, each with proof of delivery and an Eligible rating on the order. Not-as-described claims aren't covered. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does Shopify collect TCS under section 52 on sales through your own Indian store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-collect-tcs-under-section-52-in-india/): No. Section 52 TCS covers other suppliers' sales an e-commerce operator collects payment for; the official GST FAQ says selling your own products on your own website needs none. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does Shopify have a bandwidth or traffic limit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-have-a-bandwidth-or-traffic-limit/): No. Every Shopify plan includes unlimited bandwidth with no bandwidth fees, and real shoppers face no fixed per-minute limit; bots are rate-limited and file storage is capped by plan. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does Shopify's total sales figure count as aggregate turnover for Indian GST?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-total-sales-count-as-aggregate-turnover-for-indian-gst/): No. Shopify's Total sales counts taxes in, while aggregate turnover under CGST section 2(6) excludes GST and counts exempt supplies, exports and inter-State supplies across your PAN. (published 2026-09-16) - [Do suspended users free a seat under your Shopify user limit?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-suspending-a-shopify-staff-account-free-a-seat/): Yes. Shopify suspends users over a plan limit to fit a downgrade, so a suspended user no longer holds a seat, nor does a removed one; a pending invite still holds one. (published 2026-09-16) - [Does the Built for Shopify badge mean an app is safe with your customer data?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-built-for-shopify-badge-mean-an-app-is-safe-with-customer-data/): Partly. A badged app must keep meeting App Store rules, security included, but the badge criteria pages list no separate data-protection test — read the permissions it asks for yourself. (published 2026-09-16) - [How long must you keep a PayPal Express balance after switching Shopify to PayPal Wallet?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-must-you-keep-a-paypal-express-balance-after-switching-shopify-to-paypal-wallet/): Up to 180 days after activating PayPal Wallet on Shopify Payments (US): keep a balance in the old PayPal Express account and its connected bank for Express Checkout refunds or disputes. (published 2026-09-16) - [What is the Shopify Payments payout schedule in the UK?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/shopify-payments-uk-payout-schedule/): In the UK, Shopify Payments pays out in GBP on a rolling schedule with a minimum 3 business-day settlement; weekend captures are bundled, and banks add 1–3 more days to credit funds. (updated 2026-09-16) - [What makes a Shopify order ineligible for PayPal Seller Protection?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-makes-a-shopify-order-ineligible-for-paypal-seller-protection/): A Shopify order paid with PayPal isn't covered by Seller Protection if it ships to another address or lacks proof of delivery; editing an Eligible order gets it evaluated again. (published 2026-09-16) - [Can a Shopify inventory transfer arrive in more than one shipment?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-inventory-transfer-arrive-in-more-than-one-shipment/): Yes. Shopify creates one shipment automatically; add more while a transfer is Ready to ship or In progress. Receive part, and the transfer stays In progress until you receive the rest. (published 2026-09-15) - [Can you edit the Shopify order-confirmation email template?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-edit-the-shopify-order-confirmation-email/): Yes — body and subject are edited as template code under Edit code, after you confirm your sender email. Logo and colors need no code, and the order object isn't referenced by name. (published 2026-09-15) - [Can you remove Shopify staff accounts through the Admin API?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-remove-shopify-staff-accounts-through-the-admin-api/): No. Shopify's Admin API lets eligible apps read staff accounts, but no mutation or endpoint removes one; the Users page removes, a CSV can't delete, and SCIM deactivates on Plus. (published 2026-09-15) - [Can you target a shipping discount at B2B customers on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-target-a-shipping-discount-at-b2b-customers-on-shopify/): Yes. A "Customer is B2B" rule in Checkout Blocks targets a custom shipping discount, but only on Shopify Plus; another route is a B2B market on the discount's eligibility. (updated 2026-09-15) - [Why hasn't Shopify Payments released your reserve after you met the conditions?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-hasnt-shopify-payments-released-your-reserve/): If your reserve email lists requirements, removal is automatic once they are met. Check your chargeback rate the way Shopify counts it, then look for a bulk positive reserve transaction. (published 2026-09-15) - [Why is your Shopify barcode scanner not working?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-your-shopify-barcode-scanner-not-working/): Check pairing, scanning into the search bar instead of the cart, a product not on the POS channel, the SKU field and power. Reset last unless your model's steps put it earlier. (published 2026-09-15) - [Can You Use Your Old POS Hardware With Shopify POS?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-use-your-old-pos-hardware-with-shopify-pos/): Partly. Supported readers like the $49 US Tap & Chip sync with Shopify; an external terminal takes payment outside it. Printers and drawers on Shopify's lists and most HID scanners stay. (published 2026-09-14) - [Does Shopify Plus support SCIM user provisioning?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-plus-support-scim-user-provisioning/): Yes, on Shopify Plus organizations with a verified domain and SAML set up. SCIM creates users, assigns groups and deactivates them; deletion depends on your identity provider. (published 2026-09-14) - [What currency does Shopify POS charge in across retail markets?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-currency-does-shopify-pos-charge-in-across-retail-markets/): Shopify POS charges in your store's default currency. With Shopify Payments, local currency abroad takes a store per country, or an entity per country on Plus or Enterprise Commerce. (published 2026-09-14) - [Do Shopify subscriptions work for B2B customers?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-shopify-subscriptions-work-for-b2b-customers/): No. Shopify lists Subscriptions among features incompatible with B2B, so company buyers can't check out on a selling plan; the page says nothing about D2C subscriptions in a blended store. (published 2026-09-13) - [Do you have to file FDA Prior Notice when you import food to sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-have-to-file-fda-prior-notice-when-you-import-food-to-sell-on-shopify/): Yes. Food imported into the US to resell needs FDA Prior Notice at least 2 to 8 hours before arrival, or before mailing, unless USDA alone regulates it. Registration doesn't replace it. (published 2026-09-13) - [Does the EU Battery Regulation QR-Code Rule Apply to Products You Sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-eu-battery-regulation-qr-code-rule-apply-to-products-you-sell-on-shopify/): Yes, if you make, import or distribute batteries for the EU, even inside products: from 18 February 2027 each battery must be marked with a QR code. Own-brand sellers count as manufacturers. (published 2026-09-13) - [Is there a minimum package size for a Shopify Shipping label?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/is-there-a-minimum-package-size-for-a-shopify-shipping-label/): Yes. The minimum is the carrier's: Shopify's FedEx page sets 6 × 4 × 0.5 in for labels from a US location, and seven European carrier pages, DHL Paket to Chronopost, name their own. (published 2026-09-13) - [Can you get a refund for a paid Shopify theme?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-get-a-refund-for-a-paid-shopify-theme/): No. A Theme Store purchase is final sale and the developer cannot refund it. Preview up to 19 paid themes at once first; the one refund is a move to your new store when you close the old. (published 2026-09-12) - [Do you need a paid Shopify plan to sell in multiple languages?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-paid-shopify-plan-to-sell-in-multiple-languages/): Yes. Shopify lists the Basic plan or higher among its requirements for selling in multiple languages; its wider line, available on all plans except Lite, covers localization in general. (published 2026-09-12) - [Does Shopify Managed Markets require prepaid duties, and for which destinations?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-countries-require-prepaid-duties-on-shopify-orders/): Managed Markets charges duties and import taxes at checkout wherever DDP is supported, and DDU stays only where DDP isn't — there is no longer a short list of destinations. (updated 2026-09-12) - [Which regulated products need a licence to sell on Shopify in the UK?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-regulated-products-need-a-licence-to-sell-on-shopify-in-the-uk/): A UK licence attaches to the product, not to your Shopify plan: alcohol needs one in England and Wales, while food is registered and cosmetics notified instead. (published 2026-09-12) - [Can a Shopify market build its catalog from a collection?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-market-build-its-catalog-from-a-collection/): No. Every product is in a market's catalog by default and exclusion is set per product — by checkbox, CSV or API. A collection is the source for discounts and tax overrides instead. (published 2026-09-10) - [Can you show different products to different markets on the Shopify Basic plan?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-show-different-products-to-different-markets-on-basic/): Yes. Shopify marks country or region market catalogs available on Starter and Basic, and a catalog sets which products a market sees. A product outside it redirects the customer home. (published 2026-09-10) - [Does Shopify offer buyer protection?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-have-buyer-protection/): No — Shopify isn't a marketplace, so there's no single buyer guarantee. Your real recourse is the store's own return policy and a chargeback through your card issuer. (updated 2026-09-10) - [Does Shopify use Stripe?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-use-stripe/): Yes, indirectly — Stripe is Shopify Payments' banking partner, but where Shopify Payments is available you can't add Stripe as a separate gateway or connect your own Stripe account. (updated 2026-09-10) - [How long does a Shopify refund take?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/how-long-does-a-shopify-refund-take/): Shopify marks the refund Pending for up to 2 business days; the bank leg runs up to 10 business days, and Shopify never says whether the two windows overlap. (updated 2026-09-10) - [Does your Shopify store have to honour a universal opt-out signal in Virginia or Colorado?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/must-you-honour-a-universal-opt-out-signal-in-virginia-or-colorado/): In Colorado yes: since July 1, 2024 controllers inside CPA thresholds that sell data or run targeted ads must honour GPC. Virginia's Chapter 53 carried no such duty on September 10, 2026. (published 2026-09-10) - [Should Shopify POS staff be allowed to see a customer's online cart?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/should-pos-staff-see-a-customers-online-cart/): Yes, if you grant it deliberately. On POS Pro, Shopify POS shows an identified customer's abandoned online cart items — not their browsing history — to roles with View abandoned checkouts. (published 2026-09-10) - [Can a Shopify customer pay by bank transfer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-customer-pay-by-bank-transfer/): Yes. Shopify lists bank transfers among its manual payment methods, so the buyer pays outside checkout and the order stays unpaid until you record the payment yourself. (published 2026-09-09) - [Does Shopify accept WebP and AVIF images for products?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-accept-webp-and-avif-images/): Yes — Shopify accepts WebP for product images, one of nine listed file types. No upload list we read names AVIF, though the CDN can serve it when the browser supports it. (published 2026-09-09) - [Does Shopify recalculate tax when you change an order's shipping address?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-recalculate-tax-when-you-change-a-shipping-address/): Yes. Since August 13, 2026 Shopify recalculates the tax for the new shipping address, but only on unfulfilled orders — and the difference is yours to invoice or refund. (published 2026-09-09) - [Does Shopify Shipping support FedEx One Rate?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-shipping-support-fedex-one-rate/): Yes. Shopify Shipping sells FedEx One Rate labels, a flat price set by box size, from a US location shipping domestically. Shopify states the rates aren't shown at checkout. (published 2026-09-09) - [Can CBP detain your Shopify shipment under the UFLPA Entity List?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-cbp-detain-your-shopify-shipment-under-the-uflpa-entity-list/): Yes. A US shipment tied to a UFLPA-listed supplier or to Xinjiang is presumed prohibited, and you get an initial 30-day detention period to answer CBP with evidence. (published 2026-09-07) - [Does a non-resident Shopify store need to charge Australian GST?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-non-resident-shopify-store-need-to-charge-australian-gst/): Yes once sales connected with Australia reach A$75,000 in a current or projected 12-month window. On goods of A$1,000 customs value or less you collect the GST at checkout, not the border. (published 2026-09-07) - [Who handles a PayPal dispute on a Shopify order?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/who-handles-a-paypal-dispute-on-a-shopify-order/): PayPal owns the case and can decide it after escalation, but you answer from your Shopify admin during the 20-day window — documented for PayPal Wallet in the US and France. (published 2026-09-07) - [Can you change a Shopify product's URL handle without losing SEO?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-change-a-shopify-product-url-handle-without-losing-seo/): Yes, with a 301 in place. Shopify advises redirects when moving products, warns against editing handles too often, and a product also lives at a collection-scoped URL. (published 2026-09-06) - [Can you customize your Shopify theme differently for each market on the Basic plan?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-customize-a-shopify-theme-per-market-on-basic/): No. Shopify restricts market-specific theme customization to the Advanced and Plus plans. Basic still sells in up to 20 languages and assigns its own international domains. (published 2026-09-06) - [Can you reuse one Shopify collection in a discount or a tax rule?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-reuse-one-shopify-collection-in-a-discount-or-tax-rule/): Yes — one collection can target a discount and a tax override. The override covers only members you added by hand, and Shopify says each one you add later becomes tax exempt storewide. (published 2026-09-06) - [Do you need to register your Shopify store as an FDA food facility?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-to-register-your-shopify-store-as-an-fda-food-facility/): Usually not. A private residence is not an FDA facility, and a store selling mostly to consumers can be an exempt retail food establishment. A separate warehouse still registers. (published 2026-09-06) - [Does your candle qualify as a USPS Limited Quantity surface material?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-candle-qualify-as-usps-limited-quantity/): Only if your formula tests as a Division 4.1 flammable solid: 49 CFR §173.124 never mentions wax, the hazmat table has no ordinary-candle entry, and only then is the lane surface-only. (published 2026-09-06) - [Does a deep Shopify navigation menu hurt SEO?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-deep-shopify-navigation-menu-hurt-seo/): Not on its own: no Google page we read documents a depth threshold; Google infers relative importance from the links to a page. Shopify asks for 3 clicks from home where possible. (published 2026-09-06) - [Does a Shopify organization require the Plus plan?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-shopify-organization-require-the-plus-plan/): No. Owning two or more stores on the same non-INR billing currency is enough to group them into a Shopify organization; a single consolidated invoice and cross-store analytics need Plus. (published 2026-09-06) - [Does a Shopify store handle a Virginia or Colorado deletion request like California's?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-a-virginia-or-colorado-privacy-deletion-request-work-like-california/): Partly. The 45-day deadline and its 45-day extension match California, but each state sets its own applicability thresholds, and any refusal must carry instructions for appealing it. (published 2026-09-06) - [Does the US charge import duty on green coffee beans?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-us-charge-import-duty-on-green-coffee-beans/): Free on the schedule: HTS 0901.11.00 gives unroasted, undecaffeinated beans a General rate of Free. Products of China carry an extra 7.5% on top, read September 6, 2026. (published 2026-09-06) - [What are cost adjustments on a Shopify inventory transfer?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-are-cost-adjustments-on-a-shopify-inventory-transfer/): On a Shopify inventory transfer, a cost adjustment records shipping, customs duties or other fees on the shipment. Your Cost per item, and your profit report, stay unchanged. (published 2026-09-06) - [What happens to paid app subscriptions when you transfer a Shopify store?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-app-subscriptions-when-you-transfer-a-shopify-store/): Shopify puts the app-subscription billing agreement on a merchant's shop, and outstanding bills can pass to the new owner; no page we found covers Shopify-billed ones at transfer. (published 2026-09-06) - [Which Shopify permission lets you manage app pixels?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-shopify-permission-manages-app-pixels/): App pixels are governed by "Manage and install apps and channels", an App permission — the Customer events checkboxes cover viewing them and managing custom pixels. (published 2026-09-06) - [What changes for a Shopify store once a cosmetic legally becomes an OTC drug?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-changes-when-a-cosmetic-becomes-an-otc-drug/): Contract-manufactured? In the US, most new FDA paperwork is theirs. You owe a legal route, a Drug Facts label and an NDC labeler code — more if you make, repack, relabel or salvage it. (published 2026-09-04) - [What happens to a Shopify collection's SEO when you change its URL handle?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/what-happens-to-a-shopify-collection-seo-when-you-change-its-url-handle/): The old URL 404s unless you accept Shopify's redirect option while editing the handle — and Shopify warns that a pasted-URL menu item can 404 when that URL changes. (published 2026-09-02) - [Can you sell your Shopify store to someone else?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-you-sell-your-shopify-store/): Yes. Only the store owner can transfer a store, and a store using Shopify Capital or Credit cannot be transferred at all. Shopify Payments and a custom domain do not travel with it. (published 2026-09-01) - [Do your own carrier rates cancel Shopify Managed Markets merchant-of-record benefits?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-own-carrier-rates-cancel-shopify-merchant-of-record-benefits/): Yes. Shopify says the Global-e merchant-of-record benefits apply only to labels bought from a Managed Markets shipping service, not to your own negotiated third-party rates. (published 2026-08-31) - [Do you need a business license to sell on Shopify?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/do-you-need-a-business-license-to-sell-on-shopify/): No. Shopify doesn't require a business license to open a store, but your US state, county or city may — and a seller's permit for sales tax is a separate document. (published 2026-08-31) - [Does Shopify Fulfillment Network accept regulated products?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-shopify-fulfillment-network-accept-regulated-products/): Not Shopify's call. Its Fulfillment Network setup steps say to comply with your chosen 3PL's product guidelines and verify products are eligible before you ship inventory. (published 2026-08-31) - [Why is Customer events greyed out in your Shopify admin?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/why-is-customer-events-greyed-out-in-shopify/): Two Store settings permissions: "View customer events" opens the screen, "Manage and add custom pixels" does what its name says. A single non-Plus store's owner or Administrator grants both. (published 2026-08-31) - [Can a Shopify Forms notification go to more than one person?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/can-a-shopify-forms-notification-go-to-more-than-one-person/): Not from the Forms app itself: its notification is a per-form on/off switch. Shopify documents a Shopify Flow automation as the route to several addresses. (published 2026-08-30) - [Where do you see which Shopify orders were charged the international card rate?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/where-do-you-see-orders-charged-the-international-card-rate/): Not on the order page: in the help pages we checked, Shopify documents the split only in its Payments finance reports, grouped by Billing country under Analytics > Reports > Finances. (published 2026-08-30) - [Does the Horizon theme include a contact form, or do you need the Shopify Forms app?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/does-the-horizon-theme-include-a-contact-form/): Yes. Horizon has the built-in contact form Shopify documents for all themes, and submissions go to your store's sender email. The free Shopify Forms app stores them and can email you too. (published 2026-08-28) - [Which card sales count as international on Shopify Payments?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/which-card-sales-count-as-international-on-shopify-payments/): Shopify Payments looks at the country where the card was issued, not the buyer's address. Cards on its own Europe list count as domestic; UK-EU sales are international both ways. (published 2026-08-28) - [Are one-time Shopify app charges billed separately from your subscription?](https://shopify.ecom-store.pro/faq/are-one-time-shopify-app-charges-billed-separately/): Yes — one-time app purchases billed through Shopify appear on separate invoices, not on your regular subscription bill. Find them under Settings > Billing. 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