Before You Start
Web browser
Shopify is cloud-based
Shopify account
3-day free trial, then subscription
Get It Running
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Getting Started with Shopify
Shopify is fully hosted - start selling in minutes.
These instructions work the same on Mac and Windows.
First, open your Terminal:
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+
Space
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type "Terminal"
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press Enter
1
Go to shopify.com and start your free trial
2
Enter your email and store details
3
Choose a theme from the theme store
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Add your first product with photos and pricing
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Set up payment providers (Shopify Payments, PayPal, etc.)
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Configure shipping rates
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Choose a plan and launch your store
Local Development (For Developers)
Build custom Shopify themes locally.
These instructions work the same on Mac and Windows.
First, open your Terminal:
⌘
+
Space
→
type "Terminal"
→
press Enter
1
Install Node.js from nodejs.org
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Install Shopify CLI
npm install -g @shopify/cli @shopify/theme
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Run
shopify theme dev --store your-store.myshopify.com
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Authenticate with your Shopify account
5
Edit theme files locally with hot reload