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Do You Need an Account to Buy on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:58 pm

Whether you’re just starting out in ecommerce or you’ve been selling online for years, Shopify is a platform that can help you start and grow your business. One of the questions we often get from new users is “Do I need an account to buy on Shopify?”

The answer is no! You can check out as a guest on Shopify without creating an account. However, there are some benefits to creating an account, which we’ll outline below.

If you’re not sure whether you want to create an account, we suggest trying out the guest checkout first. You can always create an account later if you decide you want to take advantage of the benefits.

Benefits of Creating an Account
There are a few benefits to creating an account when you check out on Shopify:

PRO TIP: If you are planning to buy something on Shopify, be aware that you will need to create an account first. This account will be used to store your shipping information and payment details. While creating an account is quick and easy, it is important to remember that you will need to provide some personal information, such as your email address and a password.

You can track your orders: When you create an account, you can view your order history and status. This can be helpful if you need to track down a particular order or if you want to see your past purchases.

You can save your shipping information: If you plan on making multiple purchases on Shopify, creating an account will save you time at checkout by pre-filling your shipping information.

You can manage your payments: When you have an account, you can add multiple credit cards and payment methods. This makes it easy to switch between payment methods or update your card information if it expires. You can also take advantage of Shopify’s built-in fraud protection for added security.

You can join loyalty programs: Many stores offer loyalty programs for their customers. If you create an account, you can easily join these programs and start collecting rewards.

As you can see, there are some advantages to creating an account when checking out on Shopify. However, we understand that some customers prefer not to create accounts for privacy reasons. That’s why we offer guest checkout as well!

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.