Which API is to be used for customer Login

Topic summary

Goal: implement customer login without passwords in a Shopify app; the original poster couldn’t find a suitable API endpoint.

Latest guidance:

  • Use Shopify’s Customer Account API to handle customer authentication without a password.
  • Ensure the store has “customer accounts” enabled in Shopify settings (a screenshot was shared indicating where to configure this).

Clarifications:

  • Customer Account API is the Shopify interface for customer authentication and account management.

Action items:

  • Enable customer accounts in the Shopify admin.
  • Integrate the Customer Account API into the app’s login flow.

Status:

  • No specific endpoints or implementation steps were detailed; further implementation guidance may be needed from Shopify’s documentation.

Notes:

  • An image attachment appears central, showing the relevant Shopify setting for customer accounts.
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Hi All,

I was learning how to create an APP for Shopify. I want a customer to login without using their password. However, I didnot find any specific API endpoint which can be used for this propose. Can any one help how its done?

Thank you

You can use Customer account api to do this . and you need to set your Shopify account to customer accounts.