Looking to create a private app inside Shopify for Delivery Experience Management? Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and integrate your custom app with LateShipment.com.
Getting Started: Setting Up Your Shopify App
Access the Shopify Admin Panel:
Log in to your Shopify account and navigate to the Admin Panel.
Click on Settings at the bottom left of the screen.
Enable App Development:
Scroll down the left-hand navigation bar and select Develop Apps.
Create Your App:
Click on Create App and name it LateShipment.
Hit Create App to proceed.
Configure Admin API Scopes:
In the App Development section, click on Configure Admin API Scopes.
Setting Permissions in Shopify
To enable seamless integration, your app needs specific permissions for managing orders, products, and fulfillment processes.
Assign Required Permissions:
Grant read access for products.
Grant read and write access for:
Orders
Assigned fulfillment orders
Merchant-managed fulfillment orders
Third-party fulfillment orders
2. Permissions Reference Table: Here’s a list of required permissions to configure:
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read_orders
read_products
read_marketplace_orders
read_assigned_fulfillment_orders
read_merchant_managed_fulfillment_orders
read_third_party_fulfillment_orders
read_marketplace_fulfillment_orders
write_orders
write_marketplace_orders
write_assigned_fulfillment_orders
write_merchant_managed_fulfillment_orders
write_third_party_fulfillment_orders
write_marketplace_fulfillment_orders
3. Save Your Settings:
After assigning permissions, click Save and navigate to API Credentials.
4. Install the App:
Click Install App, then hit Reveal Token Once to view and copy your Admin API Access Token.
Connecting Your App to LateShipment.com
Now that your Shopify app is set up, follow these steps to complete the integration with LateShipment.com:
Access LateShipment.com Settings:
Log in to your LateShipment.com account.
On the bottom-left menu, click Settings and navigate to Connect Store.
Connect Your Shopify Store:
In the Connect Your Ecommerce/CRM Platforms section, select Shopify from the dropdown menu.
Paste Your API Credentials:
Scroll to Connect via API and paste the following credentials:
Admin API Access Token
API Key
API Secret Key
Store URL
Submit Your Information:
Once all fields are populated, click Submit to complete the connection.
Additional Notes for Third-Party Marketplaces
If you’re shipping through marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or Walmart, you’ll need additional permissions:
Third-party fulfillment orders
Marketplace fulfillment orders
Ensure these scopes are configured in your Shopify app to enable smooth order fulfillment across multiple platforms.
Congratulations!
You’ve successfully built your LateShipment.com Delivery Experience Management inside Shopify. Your private app is now ready to streamline order tracking, enhance fulfillment, and optimize your shipping experience.
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