Why can't I remove staff from my online store?

Topic summary

Issue: Store owner couldn’t remove a staff member in Shopify; only suspension was possible. Removal flow rejected the owner’s password as incorrect, despite re‑logging to confirm it was right.

Observations: A masked password field near the staff user appeared shorter than the owner’s, causing confusion about which password was required.

Attempted verification: Logging out and back in did not resolve the password prompt failure.

Resolution: The owner created a new password via Privacy Settings. After resetting their password, the problem was resolved (implied successful staff removal or completion of the action).

Status: Resolved. No further action requested. No broader technical details or platform issues discussed; no attachments or screenshots involved.

Summarized with AI on January 8. AI used: gpt-5.

Hi,

Please help!!

I can’t remove my staff I can only suspend it!

When I try to use my Shopify password for removal it says it is incorrect.

( I logged out of my account and in again so my password is correct)

I did notice near the user there is a password hidden but is not mine because it is shorter.

How do I solve this.

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Hi,

I saved the problem by creating a new password in privacy settings.

Thank you nonetheless.

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