Connecting your Shopify store to Clyro is secure and straightforward. Here's everything you need to know about the connection process.
How the Connection Works
When you install Clyro, it creates a secure connection to your Shopify store. This connection allows Clyro to:
- •Read your theme files to understand your store's structure
- •Make changes when you approve them
- •Create backups before modifications
- •Show you live previews of changes
Required Permissions
Clyro only requests the minimum permissions needed to work:
Theme Read/Write Access
Required to view and modify your theme files
Store Information
Used to personalize your dashboard experience
Privacy first. Clyro never accesses customer data, orders, payment information, or any sensitive business data.
Connecting Step by Step
- 1.Install Clyro from the Shopify App Store
- 2.Review the permissions Shopify displays
- 3.Click "Install app" to approve the connection
- 4.Wait for Clyro to sync with your theme (usually 10 to 30 seconds)
- 5.You're connected and ready to go!
Verifying Your Connection
To check if your store is properly connected:
- 1.Open the Clyro dashboard
- 2.Look for the green "Connected" status indicator
- 3.Your store name should appear in the header
Reconnecting Your Store
If your connection is lost, you can reconnect:
- 1.Go to your Shopify admin
- 2.Navigate to Apps and find Clyro
- 3.Click "Open app"
- 4.Follow any reconnection prompts
Don't worry. Reconnecting won't affect your edit history or credits. Your data is always preserved.
Security Information
Your connection is protected by:
- •OAuth 2.0 for industry-standard secure authentication
- •Encrypted connections for all data transfers
- •Shopify's security standards as a verified app partner
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