How to Remove the Password From Your Shopify Store

Are you ready to open your Shopify store to the public? Great! Let’s walk through the process of removing the password protection from your store.

This is one of the last things you need to do before you can open your store and start getting lots of revenue, so read on for how to do this.

Why Remove the Password?

When you first set up your Shopify store, it’s often password-protected. This means only people with the password can see your store. It’s a good way to keep your store private while you’re setting things up. But when you’re ready to start selling, you’ll want to remove this password so everyone can see your products.

Steps to Remove the Password From Your Store

Removing the password from your Shopify store is easy. Here’s how to do it:

1. First, log in to your Shopify account. This will take you to your store’s admin panel.
   
   
2. Look at the menu on the left side of the screen. Find “Online Store” and click on it.
   
   
   
   
3. After clicking “Online Store“, you’ll see a new list of options. Click on “Preferences.”
   
   
   
   
4. Scroll down the page until you see a section called “Password protection.”
   
   
   
   
5. In this section, you’ll see a checkbox that says “Restrict access to visitors with the password.” Uncheck this box.
   
   
   
   
6. Don’t forget to save your changes! Look for a “Save” button at the top or bottom of the page and click it.
   
   
   

What Happens Next?

After you’ve followed these steps, your store will be open to the public. Anyone can visit your website and see your products. This is great news if you’re ready to start selling!

Things to Remember

Before you remove the password, make sure your store is ready for customers. Check that all your products are listed correctly and your store looks the way you want it to.

One of the most important things to get right is your product listings. Each product should have clear, attractive photos that showcase its features. Re-read all of the descriptions. Then double-check that your pricing is correct and that all products are properly categorized. 

Also, remember that once you remove the password, anyone can see your store. If you’re not quite ready for that, you might want to keep the password on for a little longer.

Is it Safe to Remove the Password From Your Shopify Store?

That depends on a few things:

• Store readiness: If your store is fully set up with accurate product listings, pricing, and policies, then it’s generally safe to remove the password.
  
  
• Launch timing: Removing the password makes your store public. This is safe if you’re ready to start selling and handling customer orders.
  
  
• Legal compliance: Ensure your store meets all legal requirements (like privacy policies and terms of service) before going public.
  
  
• Content completeness: Check that all pages (About Us, Contact, etc.) are finished and error-free.
  
  
• Payment and shipping: Make sure your payment gateways and shipping methods are properly set up.
  

If you’ve addressed these points, removing the password is typically safe. However, if you’re unsure about any aspect of your store, it might be better to keep the password until you’re fully prepared.

Conclusion

Removing the password from your Shopify store is a big step. It means you’re ready to welcome customers and start selling. By following these simple steps, you can easily open your store to the world. Good luck with your business!

Oh, and now that you’re ready to sell your products? You need to get the word out. One of the best ways to do this is through affiliate marketing. If you’re looking for a solid way to manage affiliates for your Shopify store then you ought to check out Simple Affiliate.