Settings & Admin

Enable Password Protection

Enable and manage password protection for your Shopify store.

Last updated on 09 Oct, 2025

TL;DR

1
Access Online Store
Log into Shopify and navigate to Online Store > Preferences.
2
Enable Password Protection
Toggle on Password Protection and set a password and message.
3
Save Your Changes
Click Save to apply the password protection settings.
4
Disable When Needed
Toggle off Password Protection to remove it.

Let's Do It Together!

Step 1: Access Online Store Settings

  1. Log into your Shopify account.

  2. Navigate to Online Store under Sales Channels and click it.

  3. Click on Preferences in the Online Store settings.

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Step 2: Enable Password Protection

  1. Locate the Store Access section.

  2. Toggle the option for Password Protection to enable it.

  3. Enter the desired password for customers or staff to access the site.

  4. Set a message for visitors explaining the password protection, like Coming Soon.

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Step 3: Save Changes

  1. Click the Save button to apply your changes.

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Step 4: Disable Password Protection

  1. To disable password protection, toggle the option off.

Password protection will be disabled, allowing full access to your store.

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