Shopify setup for a client?

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Topic summary

  • Issue: A web developer, new to Shopify, asks how to correctly set up a client’s e-commerce store—whether to create the Shopify account/store using the client’s email, name, and address from the outset, or use the developer’s business details and transfer ownership later.
  • Goal: Avoid setup mistakes and ensure proper ownership and handoff.
  • Status: No guidance or resolution provided yet; the post is a request for best-practice tips.
Summarized with AI on February 2. AI used: gpt-5.
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I’ve never used Shopify before, but I’m a web developer.

My client wants an e-commerce site, so I intend to use Shopify - but I’m a little confused on how to set it up…

Do I set up Shopify will all the client information (email, name, address, etc.) or do I set it up with my business information and later transfer it to them?

Sorry, it’s probably a dumb question but just want to make sure I set it up correctly from the start.

Thank you for any tips & information!

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Hi @ShorePatrol

Welcome to the community. It is not a dumb question btu answer I think you can find in the documentation

https://help.shopify.com/en/partners/manage-clients-stores

Good luck

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You have to create a Shopify partner account, create the Shopify website when ready, you can transfer to client