Connect Shopify to n8n?

This guide shows how to connect Shopify to n8n using Docker for simple store automation. Yes, you can connect Shopify to n8n by creating a Shopify Admin API access token and adding it to n8n running in Docker. The instructions are step-by-step and include real commands.

What You Need

• A Shopify store with admin access.
• An n8n instance running via Docker or Docker Compose.
• A Shopify custom app with Admin API access token.
• Basic terminal skills and a browser to access n8n UI.

How to Connect Shopify to n8n

Below are clear steps to install n8n, obtain the Shopify token, add credentials, and run a sample workflow. Follow each step in order.

Step 1: Create a Shopify Custom App and Token

Log in to your Shopify admin. Go to Apps > Develop apps > Create an app. Give it a name and grant Admin API access for the resources you need (orders, products, etc.). Install the app and copy the Admin API access token and your shop name (example.myshopify.com).

Step 2: Prepare Docker Compose for n8n

Create a docker-compose.yml file. This example runs n8n on port 5678 and enables basic auth.

version: '3'
services:
  n8n:
    image: n8nio/n8n:latest
    restart: always
    ports:
      - "5678:5678"
    environment:
      - N8N_HOST=localhost
      - N8N_PORT=5678
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=admin
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=strongpassword
    volumes:
      - ./n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n

Step 3: Start n8n

Run the compose file to start n8n. Use these commands in the folder with docker-compose.yml.

docker-compose pull

docker-compose up -d

Step 4: Add Shopify Credentials in n8n

Open n8n at http://localhost:5678 and log in with the basic auth credentials. Go to Credentials > Create > Shopify. Enter your shop domain (example.myshopify.com) and paste the Admin API access token. Save the credential with a clear name.

Step 5: Create a Sample Workflow

Create a new workflow. Add the Shopify node. Choose the trigger or resource you need, for example Order or Product. Select the Shopify credential you created. Add a simple action like sending data to webhook or logging to console.

Step-by-step Logic

1. Create token in Shopify and note the shop domain.
2. Run n8n via Docker Compose.
3. Add Shopify credentials in n8n UI with the token.
4. Build a workflow using Shopify trigger or actions.
5. Test the workflow by creating a sample order or item in Shopify.

Update

To update n8n, pull the latest image and restart the service. Run these commands in the same folder as your docker-compose.yml.

docker-compose pull

docker-compose up -d

Security

Keep your Shopify Admin API token secret. Do not commit it to git or share it. Rotate the token if you suspect a leak.

Use HTTPS in production. Enable basic auth or OAuth for n8n. Limit access by IP or use a VPN. Run n8n behind a reverse proxy like Nginx with TLS.

Done

You have connected Shopify to n8n and ran a sample workflow. You can now expand automation for orders, products, and customers. Check logs and test triggers after changes.