How to find or turn off Storefront password?

While your Shopify store is in private mode, visitors (and EComposer) need a password to see your storefront. That’s why EComposer asks for your storefront password: without it, the editor can’t load your theme to show a live preview. This guide shows you where to find the password, how to add it to EComposer, and how to turn it off once your store is ready to launch.

1. How to find your storefront password and add it to EComposer

You’ll copy the password from your Shopify admin first, then paste it into EComposer’s settings so the editor can display your theme.

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Preferences.

Step 2: In the Store access section, you’ll see the Password field under Private mode. Copy the password shown there.

Step 3: Now open the EComposer app, click Settings, and stay on the Store details tab. Paste the password into the Storefront password field.

Step 4: Click Save on the bar at the top of the page. EComposer will now be able to show your theme inside the editor.

If you change your storefront password in Shopify later, remember to update it in EComposer too, otherwise the editor won’t be able to load your theme.

2. How to turn off your storefront password

If your store is ready to go live, you can turn off private mode so anyone can visit it without a password. In that case, you don’t need to enter a password in EComposer at all.

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Preferences.

Step 2: In the Store access section, switch off Private mode, then click Save. Your store is now public.

Shopify only lets you turn off private mode after you’ve picked a paid plan. If the toggle is greyed out, your store is still on a trial or development plan. You can learn more in this guide from Shopify.