How To Find Collaborator Code Shopify

A Shopify Collaborator Code is a 4-digit code used by Shopify store owners to authorize partners and developers to access the admin dashboard without any login credentials (Shopify Help Center – Collaborator Accounts). This code is used to send collaborator requests by developers or agencies through their partner account for access to their admin dashboard with the required permissions.

Why use a Shopify Collaborator Code?

• It keeps your account safe.
• Allowed limited access to the developer with the permissions you approve.
• Doesn’t need to send the login credentials.
• You can cancel access anytime.

How to Find Your Collaborator Code in Shopify

A collaborator code is a 4-digit code that a store owner uses to give a developer access to the store without sharing the store’s email and password. You can also limit the developer’s permissions and remove their access at any time.

Follow these steps to view your collaborator code and send it to the developer who needs access to your store.

Step 1: Login into your Shopify store eg. example.myshopify.com/admin

Step 2: Click on the Settings button in the bottom left corner of the Admin panel

Step 3: Click on the Users and permissions tab

Step 4: Navigate to the collaborator section on the right side of the screen and check this radio box for allow developers or agencies to send collaborator requests for access to your store using a collaborator code. 

Step 5: Generate a new code or use existing one and share this code to allow someone to send you a collaborator request. You’ll still need to review and approve their request.

What if there is No Collaborator Code in Shopify

If you are unable to see the collaborator code in Shopify, make sure you are on the paid plan or on trial. You must be the store owner. Shopify will not show the collaborator code if you are on staff or collaborator account. Try an incognito browser or clear cache if you still don't see the code.

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Conclusion

Shopify’s Collaborator Code system makes it easy to work with developers or agencies without compromising your store’s security. It ensures you maintain control, define access permissions, and revoke them whenever needed.

If you're hiring a Shopify agency, simply share your 4-digit collaborator code instead of your login credentials. It's the safe and professional way to collaborate on your store.