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Shopify Access Token API Credentials

Shopify Access Token API credentials allow your SubverseAI agents to authenticate with Shopify stores using pre-generated access tokens for direct API access.

Overview

Shopify Access Token credentials provide access to:
  • Direct API access with access tokens
  • Private app integration
  • Custom app development
  • Simplified authentication flow
  • High-frequency API operations

Video Tutorial

Dashboard Screenshot

Shopify Admin Dashboard Generate access tokens in your Shopify Admin

Steps to Create Shopify Access Token API Credentials

1. Create Private App

  1. Log in to your Shopify Admin
  2. Navigate to Settings > Apps
  3. Click Develop apps
  4. Click Create a legacy custom app
  5. Enter app name (e.g., “SubverseAI Token Access”)
  6. Select the app developer
  7. Click Create app

2. Configure Admin API Integration

  1. Go to the Configuration tab
  2. In Admin API integration, Click Configure
  3. Select the required Admin API access scopes:
    • read_products, write_products for product management
    • read_orders, write_orders for order processing
    • Additional scopes as needed
  4. Click Save

3. Install App and Generate Token

  1. Click Install app
  2. Confirm the installation
  3. Go to the API credentials tab
  4. Copy the Admin API access token [Will be generated after app installation and visible only once]
  5. Note the API key and API secret key

4. Add to SubverseAI

  1. Go to Credentials in your SubverseAI dashboard
  2. Click Create New Credential
  3. Select Shopify Access Token API from the credential types
  4. Enter a name for your credential
  5. Fill in the required fields:
    • Store URL: Your Shopify store sub domain
    • Access Token: Your Admin API access token
    • API Key: Your app API key
  6. Click Save Credential

Required Fields

  • Name: A descriptive name for your credential
  • Store URL: Your Shopify store sub domain (e.g., your-store from your-store.myshopify.com)
  • Access Token: Your Admin API access token
  • API Key: Your app API key

Usage Tips

  • Use access tokens for high-frequency operations
  • Store tokens securely and rotate regularly
  • Monitor API usage to avoid rate limits
  • Use separate tokens for different environments

Troubleshooting

Invalid Access Token: Regenerate the token from the app settings Store Not Found: Verify the store URL is correct Permission Denied: Check that the app has required Admin API scopes Rate Limit Exceeded: Monitor API usage and implement rate limiting

Next Steps

After creating your Shopify Access Token credentials:
  • Set up direct API integration workflows
  • Configure high-frequency operations
  • Build real-time data synchronization
  • Monitor API usage and performance
  • Implement token rotation procedures