Starting January 1, 2026, Shopify no longer allows merchants to create legacy custom apps. Because of this change, the way you connect Shopify with LitExtension now depends on the direction of your migration.
Case 1: Migrating to Shopify
If you’re migrating to Shopify from another platform, you no longer need to manually enter a Shopify API key.
Instead, when using LitExtension’s automated migration tool, you’ll be redirected to install our Shopify app: LE – Store Migration & Import.
Here’s how it works:
- During migration setup, instead of entering your Shopify store URL and API credentials, you’ll be redirected to install our Shopify migration app.
- Log in to your Shopify admin and approve the required permissions.
- Follow the in-app instructions to connect your store.
- Once connected, you can proceed with the migration as guided.
This method is fully compliant with Shopify’s latest policies and is the supported way to run automated migrations to Shopify.
Case 2: Migrating from Shopify to another platform
Due to Shopify’s current API restrictions and the deprecation of legacy custom apps, LitExtension’s automated migration tool does not support migrations from Shopify at this time.
If you plan to migrate from Shopify to another platform, please contact our migration experts for further guidance. Our team will get back to you shortly and advise on the best available approach.
If you’re unsure which migration flow applies to your case, feel free to reach out – our team is available 24/7 to assist you.
