I’m working on a project where I need to modify existing customer passwords in my Shopify store programmatically. I have been looking through the Shopify API documentation but I’m not sure if this is even possible.
Does anyone know if the Shopify API allows updating passwords for customers who already have accounts? I tried looking at the customer endpoints but I can’t find any clear information about password modification.
If this feature exists, could someone point me to the right API endpoint or method? I would really appreciate any help or examples from people who have done this before.
Shopify’s REST API doesn’t allow direct updates of customer passwords due to security protocols. The Customer API endpoints explicitly exclude the password field to prevent unauthorized access. I encountered a similar issue when developing a customer management system. However, a viable workaround is to utilize Shopify’s password reset function. You can send a POST request to the customer account activation endpoint, which prompts an email with a secure link for the customer to set a new password. While this isn’t as seamless as directly changing the password, it’s the method recommended by Shopify to maintain security.
Unfortunately, updating customer passwords through the Shopify REST API is not allowed. This is a security measure put in place by Shopify to prevent unauthorized changes to passwords. I faced a similar challenge when working on a customer management solution. The customer endpoints do not include a method for directly modifying password fields. Instead, you would need to use the password reset functionality, which sends an email to customers with a link to create a new password. While less convenient, it effectively maintains account security.