Connect Shopify to Cell Payments
Follow these steps to connect your Shopify store. Cell Payments monitors your Shopify Payments transactions, disputes, and payouts through the Admin API.
Estimated setup time: 5 minutes
Required Credentials
| Credential | Type | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Admin API Access Token | Required | Shopify Admin → Apps → Custom App |
| API Secret Key | Required | Shopify Admin → Apps → Custom App |
| Shop Domain | Required | Your Shopify store URL (e.g., yourstore.myshopify.com) |
Open Your Shopify Admin
Go to your Shopify store admin at https://your-store.myshopify.com/admin and log in.
Navigate to Settings (gear icon in the bottom-left corner), then click Apps and sales channels.
Enable Custom App Development
Click Develop apps at the top of the page.
If custom app development is not enabled yet, click Allow custom app development and confirm by clicking Allow custom app development again in the dialog.
You need to be a store owner or have the Apps permission to enable custom app development. If you cannot see this option, contact your store owner.
Create a Custom App
Click Create an app. Enter a name like Cell Payments and select your email as the app developer.
Click Create app to proceed.
Configure Admin API Scopes
Click Configure Admin API scopes. Search for and enable the following scopes:
| Scope | Access | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| read_orders | Read | Access order and transaction data |
| read_shopify_payments_disputes | Read | Monitor chargebacks and disputes |
| read_shopify_payments_payouts | Read | Track payout and settlement data |
Click Save to apply the scope configuration.
Only enable the scopes listed above. Cell Payments uses read-only access and does not need write permissions to your store data.
Install the App
Click the Install app button at the top of the page. Confirm by clicking Install in the dialog.
Once installed, Shopify will generate your Admin API access token.
Copy Your API Credentials
After installation, you will see the Admin API access token. Click Reveal token once to see it and copy it immediately.
The token starts with shpat_.
Next, go to the API credentials tab and copy the API secret key.
The Admin API access token is shown only once. If you navigate away without copying it, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the app to generate a new token.
Note Your Shop Domain
Your shop domain is the .myshopify.com URL for your store, for example: your-store.myshopify.com.
You can find this in your browser address bar when logged into the Shopify admin, or under Settings → Domains.
Use your .myshopify.com domain, not your custom domain. This is the permanent identifier for your Shopify store.
Paste in Cell Payments
Log in to your Cell Payments account at app.cell-payments.com.
Navigate to Settings → Connections and select Shopify from the processor list.
Paste your credentials:
- Enter your Admin API Access Token (
shpat_...) - Enter your API Secret Key
- Enter your Shop Domain (e.g.,
your-store.myshopify.com)
Click Connect. Cell Payments will validate the credentials and begin syncing your Shopify Payments data.
Shopify Payments data syncs via the Admin API. Cell Payments will automatically register a webhook with your Shopify store for real-time updates.