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Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user asks how to become a seller on Shopify. Multiple community members provide guidance on the setup process:

Key Requirements:

  • Create a Shopify seller account and subscribe to a plan
  • Set up an online store (not password-protected)
  • Activate a valid payment provider
  • Configure shipping rates for target countries
  • Prepare verification documents: government IDs, tax documents/numbers, and proof of address

Setup Steps:

  • Define business goals and choose a pricing plan
  • Add store information and products
  • Customize store appearance
  • Understand local tax laws and regulations
  • Manage seller profile through Shopify admin settings

Resources Provided:
Respondents share official Shopify guides covering getting started, store launch checklists, costs/essentials, and step-by-step instructions for opening an online store in 2024.

The discussion remains informational with no unresolved questions—multiple users offer similar foundational advice for new sellers.

Summarized with AI on November 7. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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How do I become a seller

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HI @Abdul_bais
you can follow this step :

  1. create a seller account.
  • Set up a Shopify online store (not password protected).
  • Activate a valid payment provider.
  • Set up shipping rates for your target countries.

2.need to know before start selling:
Before you start selling, consider your goals, choose a pricing plan, and understand local taxes and laws. Set up your store information, add products, and customize your store’s look.

  1. manage seller profile:
    To manage your seller profile, go to your Shopify admin, click on Settings, then Apps and sales channels. From there, select Marketplace Connect to edit your profile details.
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Hi @Abdul_bais

You can follow this fantastic guide from Shopify which explains everything which you will need to get started with selling on Shopify: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/intro-to-shopify/initial-setup/setup-getting-started

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Hi @Abdul_bais !

To be a seller of Shopify, you will need to create an account and subscribe to a Shopify plan. You will need to ready some documents for verification as well such as government IDs, Tax documents and numbers, and documents that has a similar address where you plan on registering your Shopify online store. For more details on how to open a Shopify business, I highly recommend that you check these articles out: Launch Your Store in 2024: 15-Step Ecommerce Checklist, Starting Your Shopify Store: A Comprehensive Guide to Costs and Essentials, and How To Start an Online Store in 2024 (Step-by-Step Guide).