To log in to your Shopify admin, just go to shopify.com/login and enter your email address — or head straight to yourstorename.myshopify.com/admin if you know your store’s URL. That’s it.
Logging in should be simple, but if you’re new to Shopify or juggling multiple stores, it’s easy to get confused.
Whether you’re the store owner, a staff member, or helping a client, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to get into your dashboard fast, fix common login issues, and keep your account secure.
The Two Ways to Log In to Shopify
There are actually two ways to log into Shopify—depending on whether you’re logging into your Shopify account generally, or logging into a specific store’s admin dashboard.
1. Shopify.com Login (Main Account Access)
The easiest way to log in to your store is to go to the main Shopify login page:
👉 https://www.shopify.com/login
Once you’re there, you’ll be asked for your email address. Then, Shopify will prompt you to select which store you want to access (if you’ve got more than one).
If you’ve only got one store, it’ll take you straight into your admin dashboard.
✅ Tip: If you’re working with multiple stores, bookmark this page. It’s way easier than typing in each individual store URL.
2. Direct Admin URL (yourstore.myshopify.com/admin)
Every Shopify store has its own login link that takes you directly to its admin panel.
The format looks like this:
your-store-name.myshopify.com/admin
Replace “your-store-name” with your actual Shopify store name, and you’ll be taken straight to that store’s login.
🔐 Note: You’ll still need to enter your login credentials. If you’re already signed in on that device, you might go straight in.
Forgot Your Shopify Store URL?
Happens to all of us.
If you don’t remember your store’s .myshopify.com URL, don’t panic. Here’s how to recover it:
- Go to https://www.shopify.com/login
- Enter your email address
- Shopify will show you a list of stores associated with your account
- Click the one you want, and it’ll take you directly to the right admin panel
✅ Pro tip: You can always find your store URL in your welcome email from Shopify. It’s usually sent the second you sign up.
Common Shopify Login Issues (And How to Fix Them)
I’ve helped a lot of clients troubleshoot login problems. Here are the most common ones I’ve seen—and how to fix them fast.
1. You’re Trying the Wrong URL
If you’re typing in shopify.com/admin, it won’t work.
Always use either:
- https://www.shopify.com/login
or - your-store-name.myshopify.com/admin
2. You’re Not a Staff Member Yet
If someone added you as a staff member but you can’t log in, make sure you:
- Accept the invite sent to your email
- Set your password through the email link
- Only use the email address the store owner added you with
If you never got the invite, ask them to resend it.
3. Two-Step Authentication Problems
2FA is great for security, but a pain if you lose access. If you:
- Lost your phone
- Changed your number
- Deleted your authenticator app
Then you’ll need to reset 2FA through Shopify Support:
👉 https://help.shopify.com/en/questions#/contact
Shopify Staff Login: What You Need to Know
If you’re managing a team, or hiring freelancers, this part matters.
Shopify lets you create staff accounts so people can log into your store without accessing sensitive areas (like billing or permissions). Each staff member gets their own login.
How to Add a Staff Member:
- Go to Settings in your Shopify admin
- Click Users and permissions
- Click Add staff
- Enter their name + email
- Choose permissions (you can limit what they see/do)
- Click Send invite
The staff member will get an email with a login link.
🔒 Reminder: Each staff login is tied to their own email. No sharing login info—it violates Shopify’s terms and kills your security.
Shopify Login Security Best Practices
You don’t want to lose access to your store or get hacked. Here are a few steps I follow:
🔐 Use strong passwords
Don’t use the same password you use for Facebook or Gmail. Use a password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden.
📲 Enable two-factor authentication
This is a must. You can use apps like Google Authenticator or Authy to keep your store secure.
🧼 Clear your browser cache
Sometimes login glitches are just your browser acting up. Clearing cookies/cache usually fixes it.
🛡️ Log out from public devices
If you ever log in from a friend’s computer, always log out when you’re done.
Bonus: How to Switch Between Multiple Shopify Stores
If you’re running multiple Shopify stores under the same email, it’s easy to switch between them.
Just go to:
👉 https://accounts.shopify.com/store-login
From there, you can pick the store you want. I use this when jumping between client accounts, and it saves a ton of time.
If each store uses a different email? You’ll have to log out and log back in with the other account.
Logging In From the Shopify App
You can also access your admin from your phone.
Here’s how:
- Download the Shopify app (iOS or Android)
- Open it and log in with your account
- You’ll see a list of stores (if you have more than one)
- Tap the store you want, and boom—you’re in the dashboard
📱 The app lets you do almost everything the desktop version can—like check orders, fulfill them, change products, or view reports.
Table: Shopify Login Scenarios + Solutions
| Scenario | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Forgot store URL | Go to shopify.com/login and enter your email |
| 2FA not working | Contact support to reset 2FA |
| Staff login not working | Make sure invite was accepted and permissions set |
| Can’t find login page | Use your-store-name.myshopify.com/admin |
| Logged into wrong store | Use the store switcher at accounts.shopify.com |
Final Thoughts
Logging into your Shopify admin should be quick and easy—but there are definitely ways it can go sideways.
Whether you’re just starting your store or managing ten of them, knowing the right URLs, how staff access works, and how to fix login problems is key to staying productive.
Once you’re in, you can get on with what really matters: running your store, growing traffic, and making sales.
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