Shopify Guide

This guide gives an overview of setting up a Shopify app. Read more below for the two different types of Shopify apps and the corresponding setup process for each of them.

Types of Shopify Apps

There are three types of Shopify Apps. Rutter only Supports 1 and 3:

  1. Public: Created in the Dev Dashboard (dev.shopify.com/dashboard)
  2. Custom: Created in the Dev Dashboard (dev.shopify.com/dashboard)
  3. Custom: Created in the Shopify Admin

Public Apps

Public apps use OAuth and must go through Shopify approval.

Pros:

  • 1-click install; merchants have a clear view of what data they are sharing.

Cons:

  • 2–3 weeks to fully complete the flow. Shopify must review and approve all OAuth apps.
  • Fintech apps are very difficult to get approval — please contact support@rutterapi.com for help.

Shopify Public App Setup

Custom Apps (Created in the Shopify Admin Panel)

This is the default flow set by Rutter due to it not needing any approvals from the Shopify team. The Custom app flow requires merchants to complete additional app configuration at the time of authentication.

Shopify Custom App Setup

  1. Get started by using the Custom App Setup Guide
  2. At the same time (depending on your needs), begin applying for the Shopify App Approval Process by following the Public App Setup Guide
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