How to enable "Approve App Charges' permission in Shopify

Permissions determine the level of access that your staff have to your Shopify store. In order for a staff member to install the Decile app from the Shopify app store, they must have the Approve App Charges permission. This level of permission can be given to a staff member by a store owner or admin. The steps below document how an owner or admin can enable this permission.

What does the "Approve App Charges" permission allow staff members to do?

According to Shopify, Approve App Charges “allows the staff member to install apps, or themes from the Shopify Theme Store, that have a cost associated with them, such as a one-time charge or a recurring subscription. A staff member still needs to have the Approve app charges permission to install apps that offer a free trial period that then becomes a paid subscription.” Read more here

Option 1: Add New User with Permissions

  1. In the Shopify store admin page, select Settings in the bottom lefthand corner
  2. Navigate to Users and permissions

  1. Select Add Staff

  1. Fill out the user information and select any store permissions. Under App permissions, select Approve app charges (note: this will automatically select Manage and install apps and channels)

  1. Send Invite
  2. The user can now select and accept a Decile Subscription Plan!

Option 2: Update Existing User Permissions

  1. In the Shopify store admin page, select Settings in the bottom lefthand corner
  2. Navigate to Users and permissions

  1. Select the staff member you'd like to update
  2. Under App permissions, select Approve app charges (note: this will automatically select Manage and install apps and channels)

  1. Save
  2. This user can now select and accept a Decile Subscription Plan
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