# Install and Connect

## What it is

This page walks you through installing the Shopify app in IDC and entering your Shopify store credentials so IDC can authenticate with Shopify on your behalf.

## Before you start

* You've completed [Prerequisites](/idc/shopify/prerequisites.md).
* You have your API credentials ready (either an API Password for standard connection or Client ID and Client Secret for Developer Dashboard).

## Step by step

1. In the IDC dashboard, click **Apps** in the left menu.
2. Find **Shopify** and click **Install**. IDC will add the app to your account.
3. Once installed, click **Shopify** to open the app.
4. Click **Connect** (or **Credentials** if already connected).
5. You'll see a credentials form. Choose your connection method using the tabs below.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Standard connection" %}
Use this method if you have a static API password from your Shopify store.

1. In the **API Password** field, paste your Shopify access token.
2. Leave the Client Id, Client Secret, Token Expiration, and Access Token fields empty.
3. Click **Save**.

IDC will verify the connection immediately and display a confirmation.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Developer Dashboard connection" %}
Use this method if you're using a Shopify app with OAuth credentials from the Partner Dashboard.

1. Check the **Dev Dashboard Connection?** checkbox in the app settings.
2. In the **Client Id** field, paste your Client ID from the Shopify Partner Dashboard.
3. In the **Client Secret** field, paste your Client Secret.
4. Leave the API Password field empty.
5. Click **Save**.

IDC will exchange your credentials for an access token, verify the connection, and store the token securely. The token will be renewed automatically before it expires.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you're switching between connection methods, return to this page and update the credentials. IDC will re-authenticate with the new method you've selected.
{% endhint %}

## What success looks like

After saving, you'll see a green **Connected** status badge next to the Shopify app. The flows list will appear below, ready for configuration.

## Next step

Go to [Authentication](/idc/shopify/authentication.md) to understand how IDC keeps your connection secure, or open any flow in [Flows](https://github.com/In8Sync2/IDC/blob/main/shopify/flows/README.md) to start configuring syncs.


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