Implementing magic links in Shopify allows you to grant users secure, password-free access to restricted pages, products, or collections—ideal for VIP customers, private sales, or invite-only content.
Why Are Magic Links Needed?
Shopify’s native functionality has limitations:
- It cannot restrict access based on customer roles or tags.
- Hidden products can still be accessed via direct URLs.
- There is no built-in customer-specific visibility control.
To overcome this, third-party solutions like miniOrange’s LockOn‑ Restrict Store app are used.
Steps to Implement Magic Links
1. Install LockOn – Restrict Store app.
- Install LockOn – Restrict Store app.
- This app allows you to control access to Products, Collections, Pages, Entire store sections
2. Configure Access Rules
- Define which content should be restricted.
- Apply conditions such as: Logged-in users, Customer tags (e.g., VIP, B2B), Location or domain, Membership-based access
3. Generate Magic Links
- Navigate to the Magic Links section in the app.
- Click Generate Magic Link.
- Enter the URL of the restricted page/product.
- Set link validity (e.g., minutes, hours, or days).
- Save and generate the link.
4. Share the Magic Link
- Send the generated link via email or messaging.
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Users clicking the link:
- Get instant access
- Don’t need login or password
- Can view otherwise restricted content
So our app allows you to lock store content and securely share access via unique links, overcoming Shopify’s native limitations and ensuring controlled, seamless entry to restricted resources.
