By adding these security steps, store owners will feel confident that their data is protected from unwanted access. Shopify wanted to add more security measures to the API process and the custom app features are a solution to this desire. Shopify is replacing the 'private app' option with all new Custom App capabilities and features. Shopify is now bringing Custom Apps directly to store merchants from within their Admin site.Ī 'Custom App' is an app developed exclusively for a single Shopify store (unlike a public app, which is built to be used by many stores). Shopify introduced the Custom App option a few years ago for Partner developers only. Any existing private app can still be used and modified however going forward Shopify will only allow for Custom Apps from within the Admin Apps services.Ĭustom Apps Are The New Way of Doing Things Starting in January 2022, private apps are replaced by Custom Apps that grant access to store data or storefront extensions however with additional security measures. It was thought that this access could pose a security risk. The tokens were accessible by any store admin or collaborator with the proper credentials.

This process provided a token and password for making direct API calls to that specific shop. In previous app projects, our Shopify development team would utilize the private API feature to gain direct access to a Shopify store.

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