Shopify
Connect ChatAgent to your Shopify store to automatically sync products, orders, and customer data. The AI agents use this data to answer product questions and process orders.
What gets synced
Section titled “What gets synced”| Data | Direction | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Shopify → ChatAgent | Real-time |
| Orders | Shopify → ChatAgent | Real-time |
| Customers | Shopify ↔ ChatAgent | Real-time |
| Inventory | Shopify → ChatAgent | Real-time |
| Prices | Shopify → ChatAgent | Real-time |
Connecting
Section titled “Connecting”- Go to Settings → Integrations → Shopify
- Click Connect Shopify
- Enter your Shopify store URL (e.g.,
your-store.myshopify.com) - Log in to your Shopify admin
- Approve the ChatAgent app installation
- Configure sync settings
- Click Activate
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”Product sync
Section titled “Product sync”Choose what to sync:
- All products — sync everything
- Specific collections — only selected collections
- In-stock only — skip out-of-stock products
- Price range — only sync products within a price range
Order sync
Section titled “Order sync”Configure how orders flow:
- Sync all orders — every order appears in ChatAgent
- Sync WhatsApp orders only — only orders placed through ChatAgent
- Include fulfillment — sync shipping status and tracking
Customer sync
Section titled “Customer sync”- Create contacts — new Shopify customers become ChatAgent contacts
- Update existing — keep contact info in sync
- Sync order history — include past orders in customer profiles
Using Shopify data in AI
Section titled “Using Shopify data in AI”Once synced, The Closer can:
- Answer “do you have X in stock?” with real-time inventory
- Share product links and prices
- Help customers browse your catalog
- Process orders directly in chat
The Retainer can:
- Reference actual purchase history for reorder reminders
- Suggest related products based on past orders
- Track which products drive repeat purchases
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Products not showing | Check sync settings and product visibility |
| Prices wrong | Force a manual sync in Settings → Integrations → Shopify |
| Orders not appearing | Verify the Shopify app is installed and approved |
| Sync stuck | Disconnect and reconnect the integration |
Disconnecting
Section titled “Disconnecting”- Go to Settings → Integrations → Shopify
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm
Disconnecting stops all data sync. Existing data in ChatAgent remains but won’t update.
Next steps
Section titled “Next steps”- The Closer — configure AI to use product data
- The Retainer — set up repeat order automations
- WhatsApp — connect your WhatsApp number