How to Install Tidio on Shopify
In this article, we will show you how to install Tidio Chat in your Shopify Store. Before you start, please visit our official plugin page on shopify.com
There are two options for installation available:
- Easy to install Shopify plugin
- An alternative method for installing Tidio live chat (Manual integration via JavaScript code – advanced – used for existing accounts)
NOTE: Please, make sure the Tidio chat widget is installed on your website via the use of only one installation method – the plugin or the javascript code.
Install Tidio Chat via the Shopify plugin
The best way to install Tidio Chat in your Shopify store is by our official plugin available in Shopify App Market.
1. First, log into your Shopify account and select the store you would like to add chat to. Click on to the Apps (1) tab and select Visit Shopify App Store (2).
2. Next, search for “Tidio” In one of the search bars (at the top of the screen or the one visible on the screenshot below) and select Tidio Live Chat from the results.
3. Click on the Add app button to download Tidio Chat to your Shopify store.
4. Select the Install App button on the page that follows. That will transfer you to your Tidio Chat panel where you can customise your chat.
All set. Tidio Chat is installed!
The next steps will take you to your admin panel where you can customise your chat.
Log into and configure the Tidio Chat Panel
You will be immediately taken to what we call a “Starting Tour.”
Select what features are most important for you. We picked Automation + Bots and a Live chat on your site. Click Continue.
Next, please edit the basic appearance of your chat widget:
Fill in the remaining details.
If you get a warning that your email is already in use, please contact our support team on chat. We’ll help you sort it out.
Press continue, and your chat will be ready to use on your website. Use the preview option to see the widget on your site: Give yourself a pat on the back; your customers can now write to you on chat!
Alternative method – Install Tidio chat via javascript code
If you wish to install the chat using an existing account – this is the option for you! Shopify-exclusive bots and automations will still work correctly, although you will not be able to upgrade your plan via Shopify – only directly via the Tidio panel.
1. You can add an existing project to your Shopify website by adding the chat manually. If you want to transfer your chat from another website to Shopify, please copy the code snippet from your chat panel. You can find this in the Settings > Channels > Integration section.
2. After clicking on the Integration section, please click on ‘Click here‘ button to see a set of instructions with a JavaScript code. Copy the JavaScript code to your clipboard.
3. Next, go to your Shopify panel and select the Online Store tab.
4. In the Themes (1) section, you will find the Actions menu. Click on it and select the Edit code (2) option from the list.
5. Choose the theme.liquid file under the Layout folder and paste the code from above, right before the closing </body> tag. The screenshot below will help you find this. Please remember to save the changes and refresh your website when you finish.
In case you run into any troubles during installation or experience any difficulties with our application, please contact us via chat on our website or at [email protected].