EndcapA password-protected store is invisible to AI
Updated 2 August 2026 · Causes exclusion from Shopify Catalog
While your storefront requires a password, the whole store is excluded from Shopify Catalog. This is correct behaviour during development and a silent disaster if it is left on after launch.
Why this excludes the product
A password protected storefront is excluded from Shopify Catalog entirely, so no product can be recommended.
A password protected store is excluded from Shopify Catalog entirely.
How to check it yourself
- Open Online Store and check for the development banner.
- Remove the password once you are ready to sell.
The fix
Remove the storefront password once you are ready to sell.
Source: Shopify documentation
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