HOW TO ADD STAFF TO SHOPIFY

Running an online store on your own is like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle, it’s possible, but why make life harder than it needs to be? Shopify allows you to add staff members to your store, so you don’t have to do everything yourself. Whether you need help with customer service, order fulfilment, or just want someone to manage the technical side of things, adding staff is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it.

To get started, log into your Shopify Admin Dashboard and go to Settings. From there, click on Users and Permissions, which is where you control who gets access to your store. Click Add Staff, and you’ll be prompted to enter the email address of the person you want to invite. Shopify will then send them an email with an invitation to join your store. They just need to accept, and they’re in, no complicated onboarding process required.

Before you start handing out access like free samples at a food market, it’s important to set permissions properly. Shopify allows you to control what each staff member can and can’t do. For example, if you’re hiring someone to manage orders but don’t want them snooping around your financial reports, you can restrict their access accordingly. You can also grant full access if you fully trust the person, just make sure they’re not the type to go on a settings-changing spree.

If you’re using Shopify Plus, you get even more control with advanced permissions, allowing you to be extra specific about what staff members can do. You can limit access to specific apps, prevent changes to certain store settings, and even control who can issue refunds. This is particularly useful for larger teams where different people managedistinct parts of the business.

Removing staff members is just as simple as adding them. If an employee leaves or no longer needs access, go back to Users and Permissions, find their name, and click Remove. Shopify will immediately revoke their access, so you don’t have to worry about ex-employees lurking around your store.

Adding staff to Shopify is a terrific way to delegate tasks and make running your store more manageable. Just remember to set permissions wisely, after all, handing over full control to the wrong person is like giving your house keys to a total stranger and hoping for the best. With the right team and the right settings, you can focus on growing your business without doing everything yourself.