# Getting Started

## Before you start

* IDC must be installed in your NetSuite account. See [Install IDC](https://github.com/In8Sync2/IDC/blob/main/core/installation/README.md).
* You need integration admin access in NetSuite.
* You need admin or API access to your Shopify store.
* Your Shopify store must be on a plan that supports third-party apps and integrations.

## What to have ready

Before you connect your Shopify store, gather these credentials from your Shopify account. You'll need one of two connection methods — choose the path that matches your Shopify setup.

### For Standard Connection

| What you need               | Where to find it                                                                                                                                                             |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| API Password (Access Token) | Your Shopify admin > Apps and integrations > App and sales channel settings > Develop apps > Create an app > Configuration > Admin API access scopes (generate access token) |

### For Developer Dashboard Connection

| What you need | Where to find it                                                    |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Client ID     | Shopify Partner Dashboard > Your apps > \[App name] > Configuration |
| Client Secret | Shopify Partner Dashboard > Your apps > \[App name] > Configuration |

## Next step

Once you have everything ready, go to [Connect your account](/idc/shopify/prerequisites/connection.md).


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