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Shopify expands app access and security information in its admin

Shopify’s November 5, 2026 announcement lets businesses with connected store apps review recent app activity, permissions and security information in the admin.

1 min read Source: changelog.shopify.com

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What changed: Settings > Apps in Shopify admin now provides more information about connected apps. The app list displays recent activity and flags security issues that may need attention. App details bring access, permissions and activity into one section, with labels for permissions that may involve sensitive data. Businesses can also check whether apps have adopted expiring access tokens and enforced IP restrictions.

Who is affected

Businesses with apps connected to their Shopify stores.

What it means for your business

For businesses using Shopify, this means being able to review connected apps’ access permissions, recent activity and security measures together in the admin.

What to do

Open Settings > Apps and check connected apps’ recent activity and security alerts. Review each app’s permission labels and information about expiring access tokens and IP restrictions.

When it takes effect

The source gives no separate effective date; it states that the feature is available now.

Source: https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/review-app-access-and-security-information-in-shopify-admin

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