MerchantOverview

Settings guide

Use these pages to manage business details, partner rules, public application intake, payouts, branding, and operational settings.

Last reviewed: Apr 30, 2026UI path: Merchant sidebar → Settings

Go here if...

I need to enable public partner applicationsOpen the settings page that controls admin intake, notifications, and storefront application publishing.I need to configure merchant payout readinessOpen the payout settings page for gateway connections, readiness, and thresholds.I need templates or operational setupUse settings pages for contracts, assets, content, or tier and pricing rules.

When to use this page

You need to change long-term program configuration instead of handling a one-off operational task.
You are unsure whether a merchant task belongs in Settings or in the merchant workflow pages.

Before you start

Finish the first-time setup flow.

Top tasks

General settingsReview business details, reply information, and basic account setup.Partner Program settingsControl applications, notification routing, and Theme Editor publishing requirements.Tier configurationManage tier names, access, and rules that change partner experiences.Payout settingsConfigure merchant-owned payout methods and default thresholds.

Success looks like

You can find the correct settings page for partner applications, payouts, contracts, assets, or general program rules.
You understand that public recruiting requires both admin settings and Theme Editor placement.

Where to find it

Merchant sidebar → Settings

Steps

Settings homeThis overview should help merchants understand how configuration is grouped before they open each settings page.

Step 1.

Open General to review business details and reply information.

Step 2.

Open Partner Program to enable public applications in admin and control the review-related settings for inbound partner requests.

Step 3.

Open Tier Configuration and Pricing Rules to manage partner access and storefront discounts.

Step 4.

Open the operational settings pages when you need payouts, email sync, gifting, assets, contracts, or storefront routing checks.

Step 5.

Return to settings whenever your program rules or brand guidance change.

Settings explained

Settings control both daily operations and long-term program behavior.
Partner Program handles the admin side of public intake, including notifications and application configuration.
The visible storefront application button is placed separately in Shopify Theme Editor through Partner Apply Button and Partner Application Modal.

Example

A merchant updates tier names, adjusts commission rules, connects a payout method, and then opens Partner Program to enable public applications before placing the storefront application button in the theme.

Tips and limits

Review settings after any major program change.
Use the exact settings page that matches the workflow you want to control instead of trying to manage everything from the dashboard.
Do not assume enabling Partner Program automatically places the storefront application CTA. Theme Editor placement is a separate step.