In the process of operating a Shopify store, sometimes you may consider closing the store and terminating operations. Closing a Shopify store can be temporary or permanent, depending on your needs and decisions. This article will detail how to close a Shopify store and what to pay attention to during the process. Closing a Shopify store is a major decision that is carefully considered. In some cases, merchants may need to temporarily close the store for maintenance or adjustments; in other cases, merchants may decide to permanently close the store and terminate operations.
No matter which method you choose, closing a Shopify store requires following the correct steps and paying attention to some important matters. First, closing a store can temporarily make users unable to access the website, or you can choose to close the store permanently. Temporarily closing the store means that users can still revisit it later, while after permanently closing the store, the data will be retained for 30 days and will be permanently deleted after that. Therefore, before closing the store, you need to understand the specific steps to avoid irreparable losses.
1. Shopify steps to close the store
To close a Shopify store, you need to follow the steps below:
Log in to the Shopify store as an administrator.
In the admin backend, click “Settings” on the left side of the page, then select “Plan and permissions”.
At the very bottom of the page, you will see a column called “Close your store”, click that option.
You will be asked to enter your password to confirm the store closure operation.
Once the store closure is confirmed, Shopify will save the store data for 30 days, and the store will no longer be open to the public.
Please note that after closing the store, you will no longer be able to register a new store using the domain name of the original store, so please confirm whether you need to keep and back up the relevant data before closing the store.
2. Precautions for Shopify to close the store
Back up data regularly: Before closing the store, make sure to regularly back up the store’s important data, such as order records, customer information, product information, etc. This can avoid data loss or unrecoverable situations.
Cancel the account and stop payment: Before closing the store, you need to manually cancel the account and stop the corresponding payment. If you do not cancel your account, Shopify will continue to charge according to the original payment plan.
Consider re-registering the store name: After closing the store, you can no longer use the original store name to register a new store. If you want to re-register the store with the same name, you need to contact Shopify customer service first.
By operating carefully and paying attention to the above matters, you can smoothly close the store and ensure the security of your data. Closing a Shopify store is a decision that requires careful consideration. By following the steps to close the store, and paying attention to regular data backup and stopping payment, you can close the store smoothly and safely. Whether it is a temporary or permanent closure, be sure to remember the restriction that the store name cannot be registered again. If you need to re-register the store with the same name, you first need to contact Shopify customer service.