{"id":16831,"date":"2023-07-01T01:08:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T05:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=16831"},"modified":"2024-11-20T02:49:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T07:49:00","slug":"close-shopify-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/close-shopify-store\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps Guide to Easily Pause or Close Your Shopify Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re wondering how to close Shopify store because of one reason or another, you are able to completely or temporarily close your Shopify store with a few simple steps. Keep reading this blog to find out the right way to do that! Basically, there are 5 steps to close your Shopify store<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Log into your Shopify Admin Panel<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  2. In the setting section, choose \u201cPlan and permissions\u201d<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  3. In the Store status section, choose \u201cClose Store\u201d<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  4. Fill in your password<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  5. Choose your reason and hit \u201cClose my store\u201d<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    The pausing plan<\/strong> is the right choice if your business is seasonal, or it\u2019s only open for a specific period of time. In case you\u2019re unhappy with Shopify and looking for a Shopify alternative (Some of the popular choices such as Shopify to WooCommerce<\/a> or\u00a0 Shopify to Magento<\/a>), then canceling Shopify free trial<\/strong><\/a> or closing your Shopify store permanently<\/strong>\u00a0is a suitable option for you.<\/p>\r\n

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    Want to Migrate Your Store and Grow on Shopify?<\/h4>\r\n

    Having decided that Shopify is not the perfect fit for your online business? Switch to WooCommerce now and rocket your sales with powerful eCommerce functionalities and extensive selection of website templates with this platform.<\/p>\r\n

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    MIGRATE TO SHOPIFY NOW!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Preparations Before Closing Shopify Store<\/h2>\r\n

    Before kicking off the process, there are some important notes you need to keep in mind in order to avoid any harm to your business.<\/p>\r\n

    1. Cancel Third-Party Apps & Tools<\/h3>\r\n

    First off, with an app or plugin that has a recurring charge on Shopify, it\u2019s advisable to uninstall them before closing your store. In some cases, the third-party provider might not be informed causing unwanted fees. Here is an example:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    \u201cPut simply I closed my Shopify store months ago, I check my email to 9 emails from them threatening to freeze my (already closed, so I thought) store due to lack of payment, next thing you know, somehow payments go through and I've been charged 38 dollars a month for 3 months without even knowing.\u201d – Peter, 01\/2021 <\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

    Here\u2019s the guidance to cancel your app subscription on Shopify:<\/p>\r\n

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    #1 \u2013 <\/strong>Login To Your Store<\/p>\r\n

    #2<\/strong> \u2013 From the Shopify Dashboard, go to the Apps section<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

    #3<\/strong> \u2013 Find the app you want to uninstall and click Delete<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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    2. Transfer Your Custom Domain<\/h3>\r\n
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    Transfer domain Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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    If your custom domain comes from a third party, you need to transfer it to another provider before closing your store. Otherwise, the domain will no longer be available for your new store or website.<\/p>\r\n

    All you need to do is remove the domain from the Shopify domain list and change the DNS settings with your domain registrar. Additionally, Shopify's HTTP\u00a0 will remain in effect on your domain for 90 days after you deactivate Shopify store<\/strong>. Hence, there\u2019s no need to worry about the security of your business and customers.<\/p>\r\n

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    3. Backup Your Database<\/h3>\r\n

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    If you close Shopify store today, there is a chance that you may want to reopen it again in the future, even not on Shopify anymore. Therefore, you need to backup your data<\/strong> to use it later.<\/p>\r\n

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    CSV files<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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    Fortunately, Shopify allows you to manually back up your store by exporting your database into a CSV file. However, you can not export the entire store but just parts of it:<\/p>\r\n

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