What is a Shopify Development Store and how do I create one?

You need to be familiar with Shopify development stores if you want to become a Shopify Partner. They are helpful during the initial Shopify signup process and can be utilized for portfolio or demo reasons. I'll go into great detail on everything you need know about development stores in this piece. Let's get started right away!

What do development stores on Shopify mean?

A development store is a Shopify account that lets you create a store for a customer or test themes or apps you create. You are allowed an unlimited number of development stores as a Shopify Partner that you can access from your Partner Dashboard. They offer many of the same features as the Advanced Shopify plan, are cost-free, and are not time-limited. Additionally, an infinite number of test transactions can be handled. But unless you use a paid schedule, you cannot:

Installing paid apps (except for Partner-friendly apps).

Create a lot more than ten private apps.

It's crucial to keep in mind that in order to receive a recurring income share from any merchant you recommend, you must first set up a development store. You can look at Shopify's revenue share for further details on what you will get as a partner.

How to set up a Shopify test store:

Step 1: Select "Stores" from your Shopify Partner Dashboard.

Step 2: Select the "Add store" button on the Stores page.

Step 3: For your store type, select "Development store."

Step 4: Click "Save" when you are done.

Read more: Shopify Development Store: What is it & How to Create?