Custom App Installation Error: "App is Not Approved Yet" for Custom Type App

Topic summary

A developer encountered an “App is not approved yet” error when attempting to install a custom Shopify app, despite custom apps typically not requiring approval according to Shopify documentation.

Key Details:

  • The app settings were verified to be configured as a custom app (not public)
  • A screenshot was shared showing the error message

Resolution:
The issue was resolved by updating the Shopify API key and secret. The developer had forgotten to change these credentials, which was causing the installation failure.

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I am facing an issue while installing a custom app on Shopify. As per the Shopify documentation, a custom app should install directly without any approval process. However, I am encountering the error: “App is not approved yet.”

I have double-checked the app settings, and it is correctly set as a custom app, not a public app.

Could someone clarify why this error is occurring or guide me on how to resolve it?

Thank you in advance!

Issue Resolved!

So basically i forget to change the shopify API key and and secret that was the issue.!!