Introduction

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of creating a Shopify demo store using a developer link, essential for testing features, integrations, and preparing client demos.

Additionally, it explains how certified Temple Builders can connect their Shopify store with UJet for chatbot development and automation.

The process involves setting up a development environment, creating a store, enabling app development, and configuring API credentials for seamless integration.

Setting Up Your Shopify Development Environment

1. Access Shopify Developer Platform

• Visit shopify.dev.

• Sign up using your preferred method: Email, Google, or Apple.

• Fill in your business credentials and accept the partner program agreement.

• Once registered, you'll land on your dashboard, the central hub for store creation and app development.

2. Create a Development Store

• In the dashboard, click Stores (top-left).

• Select Add Store.

• Choose Development Store as the store type—this is essential for testing and demo purposes.

• Enter a store name and proceed.

• Set login credentials (email and password).

• Optionally, enable transfer disabled for a developer preview store to test upcoming features.

• Fill in store purpose (e.g., testing app or team project).

• Click Create Store.

3. Enable App Development & Create a Custom App

• Navigate to Settings > Apps and sales channels.

• Click Develop your app and Allow custom app development.

• Confirm by clicking Allow.

• Create a new app, e.g., U-Chat Integration.

• Configure Admin API Scopes (permissions needed for your app).

• Save the configuration.

Connecting Shopify with UChat

4. Obtain API Credentials

• From your app dashboard, click Install app to generate API credentials.

• Copy the API key and Access token.

• Retrieve your Shopify domain from the URL (remove https:// and trailing slash).

5. Configure UChat Integration

• Log into your UChat workspace.

• Navigate to Integrations > Shopify.

• Paste the API key, Access token, and Shopify domain into the respective fields.

• Click Save.

• Verify the connection; a successful/verified status confirms proper setup.

Summary of Key Points

Final Thoughts

This setup process is vital for developers and certified Temple Builders aiming to test Shopify features or showcase demos to clients.

The integration with UChat enables chatbot functionalities, streamlining customer interactions. Remember, proper API configuration ensures smooth operation and reliable data flow between Shopify and UChat.