Get started with the Business Central Shopify Connector
Are you looking to streamline your e-commerce operations by integrating Shopify with Dynamics 365 Business Central? The Shopify Connector for Business Central is your gateway to efficient data synchronization, seamless order processing, and improved customer experiences. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to get started with the Shopify Connector and unlock the full potential of your online retail business.
- Prerequisites for Shopify
A Shopify account.
A Shopify Online Store.
To Learn more about how to create Shopify trial account and the recommended settings,
go to Create and set up a Shopify account.. - Prerequisites for Business Central
Make sure Shopify Connector App is installed.
(The app is preinstalled for all new sign-ups and trials. Learn more about installing apps from AppSource at Installing and Uninstalling Extensions. Follow the steps below if you don’t have Business Central.)
Ensure that the user has the right permissions.
Shopify Connector is covered by the Shopify – Admin (SHPFY – ADMIN) permission set. Learn more at Create Users According to Licenses and Assign Permissions to Users and Groups.
Install the Dynamics 365 Business Central app to your Shopify online store
For existing instances of Business Central, this step is optional and can be skipped.
1 . A Shopify Online Store. Locate the Dynamics 365 Business Central App On the Shopify AppStore.
2 . Choose the Add App button. Sign in to your Shopify account if prompted. Select the online shop if you have more than one.
3 . After reviewing privacy and permissions, choose the Install App button.
4 . You can find and open the installed Dynamics 365 Business Central app in the Apps section on the sidebar of the Shopify admin page.
5 . Choose Sign up now to start the Business Central trial, or Sign in if you already have Business Central. You’ll be redirected to your Business Central page.
6 . Do the next steps in Business Central.
Connect Business Central to the Shopify online store
1 . Choose the 
icon, enter Shopify Shop, and choose the related link.
2. Choose the New Action.
3 . In code field, enter a code which will be easy to find in the Business Central.
(Example : “Furniture”, “Coffee” or the country or region in which it serves.)
4 . In the “Shopify URL” field enter the url of the Shopify Shop that you’re connecting.
(Example : “https://{Shop}.myshopify”.com ) .
5 . Turn on the Enabled toggle, and then review and accept the terms and conditions.
6 . If prompted, sign in to your Shopify account. Review the privacy terms and permissions, and then choose the Install App button.
Are you ready to elevate your e-commerce game with the Shopify Connector for Business Central? Get started today and experience the benefits of integrated e-commerce and ERP systems.
Next in Business Central Shopify blog Series
Now your online shop is connected to Business Central. In the next steps, you’ll define how and what to synchronize.
1 . Synchronize Items and Inventory
2 . Synchronize Customers
3 . Synchronize Orders
Stay tuned….