Step 01: Connect to Shopify

Step 01: Connect to Shopify

Starting January 1, 2026, Shopify now requires all custom apps to follow a new authentication process. If you're a first-time user of the Gear Exchange application by CedCommerce, integrating your Shopify store with the Gear Exchange connector. For existing users, if you're prompted to reauthorize your app, you'll need to follow the steps below to generate and connect new API credentials using the updated Shopify app setup flow.

Notes
Note: The old method is still available for now, but it will be phased out. You can simply follow the old method by following the authentication steps in the application.

Follow the instructions below to complete your connection with Gear Exchange.

Step 1: Open the Shopify Dev Dashboard

  1. Log in to your Shopify admin account.
  2. Go to Apps from the left-hand navigation panel.
  3. Click on ‘App Settings’ from the search bar’s dropdown options. 
  4. Click Develop apps (or Build apps, depending on your Shopify version).
  5. Click on ‘Build apps in Dev Dashboard,” and you’ll be taken to the Shopify Dev dashboard. 
  6. Click on ‘Create App’

Step 2: Create a Custom App



  1. Click Create app.
  2. Enter an App Name (e.g., CedCommerce Gear Exchange Integration).
  3. Click Create to proceed.

Step 3: Configure the App Version



App Name: You may keep the default name or update it to something easily identifiable. The name does not impact functionality.

App URL: Paste the App URL provided inside the CedCommerce Gear Exchange app. Do not use placeholders or example links. Make sure the "Embed app in Shopify admin" option is unchecked.

Preferences URL: Leave this field blank unless instructed otherwise.

Webhooks API Version: From the dropdown, select 2026-01. The webhook version may change over time, so refer to the steps inside the CedCommerce app during Shopify authentication for the latest version guidance.



Step 4: Set Required Scopes

Click Select scopes.
Add the following permissions:
→ read_products  
→ read_inventory  
→ write_orders  
→ read_fulfillments

These scopes are required for syncing products, inventory, and order management between Shopify and Gear Exchange. Make sure all scopes are selected before proceeding. Missing permissions may prevent successful integration.

Step 5: Redirect URLs

Paste the Redirect URL(s) provided in the CedCommerce Gear Exchange app. If multiple URLs are shared, separate them using commas.

Step 6: POS and App Proxy

No configuration is required in these sections. Leave them unchanged.

Final Step: Release the App and Retrieve Credentials

  1. Click Release to activate the app version.
  2. Navigate to Settings → Credentials.
  3. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.

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