How to migrate POS data in a Shopify store transfer?

Topic summary

Main issue: Migrating a Shopify store to a new Shopify account and how to handle POS (Point of Sale) data during the transfer.

Key questions:

  • Can/should POS data be transferred to the new account, and how?
  • Would any POS-related data be damaged or lost in the process?
  • Alternatively, is it better to install Shopify POS fresh on the new account?

Context:

  • Poster is a long-time Shopify Partner with experience in store migrations but no hands-on experience with Shopify POS.
  • The merchant has a physical store with a POS connected to the Shopify store.
  • Shopify POS functionality is limited in the poster’s country, and they have not seen it in operation.
  • Shopify Support did not provide a solution.

Status/outcome:

  • Request for guidance and best practices; no answers or resolution provided yet.
  • Discussion remains open with key questions unanswered.
Summarized with AI on November 25. AI used: gpt-5.

Hello, I am a Shopify Partner for several years
I tried to find the solution to this problem with Shopify’s support, unfortunately, this time it didn’t help. Until today I have built parking lots and migrated to stores.
This time I have a slightly different case
I wanted to ask, please
A store within Shopify that I transfer to a new account in Shopify - doing the whole migration process as usual.
I have no experience with Shopify POS I have never seen how it works it is quite limited in my country. In any case, they have a physical store and a POS connected to the store. I wanted to know if all the data will be damaged ? How and should I transfer the POS data to the new account? Or should I just reinstall POS there?
I would appreciate help and guidance

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