Set your customer account preferences

Customer accounts let shoppers easily sign in and manage their order history, profile details, and saved addresses. When a customer logs in, their stored information is automatically filled in at checkout, making the purchase process faster and more seamless.

To set up customer accounts, go to Settings > Checkout and accounts in your Shopify admin.

Shopify provides two types of customer account systems:

• Customer Accounts (Current Version)
  This modern, password-free system uses email verification. Customers enter their email address and receive a secure six-digit code to sign in—no password needed.
• Legacy Customer Accounts
  This traditional option requires customers to create an account with an email and password for access.

Both versions store the same customer details and offer identical account management tools. The key difference is the sign-in method: the new version enhances security and convenience with email-based verification codes instead of passwords.