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Common Shopify Connection Issues and Trouble shooting steps

Rubaiyat Farhan avatar
Written by Rubaiyat Farhan
Updated over 2 months ago

Authorization Failures

Symptom: Can't complete Shopify authorization

Possible causes:

  • Not logged into correct Shopify store

  • Insufficient permissions in Shopify

  • Browser blocking pop-ups or cookies

  • Browser extension interference

  • Temporary Shopify API issues

Solutions:

Verify Shopify login:

  1. Log out of all Shopify stores

  2. Log back into the correct store

  3. Try connecting again

Check permissions:

  • You must be store owner or have full permissions

  • Staff accounts may not have sufficient access

  • Ask store owner to perform connection

Browser troubleshooting:

  1. Disable browser extensions temporarily

  2. Clear browser cache and cookies

  3. Try incognito/private browsing mode

  4. Try different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

  5. Allow pop-ups for markopolo.ai

Check Shopify status:

  • Visit status.shopify.com

  • Verify API is operational

  • Wait and retry if Shopify is experiencing issues

Integration Connection Drops

Symptom: Was connected, now showing disconnected

Possible causes:

  • Shopify API token expired or revoked

  • Store owner changed password

  • App was uninstalled from Shopify

  • Permissions were modified

  • Billing issues with Shopify store

Solutions:

Reconnect integration:

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations

  2. Click "Reconnect" on Shopify card

  3. Complete OAuth flow again

  4. Verify connection successful

Check Shopify app installation:

  1. Log into Shopify admin

  2. Go to Settings → Apps and sales channels

  3. Verify markopolo app is installed

  4. Reinstall if missing

Verify permissions:

  • Ensure app permissions weren't revoked

  • Check that API access is enabled

  • Confirm no changes to store access

Data Synchronization Issues

Products Not Syncing

Symptom: Products missing from catalog, outdated information

Possible causes:

  • Products not published in Shopify

  • Sync hasn't run yet

  • Integration connection lost

  • Product exceeds size limits

  • API rate limiting

Diagnosis:

Check product status in Shopify:

  • Verify products are published

  • Check "Online Store" sales channel is active

  • Ensure products aren't archived

Check sync status:

  • Go to Shopify integration card

  • View last sync timestamp

  • Check for error count

Solutions:

Trigger manual sync:

  1. Integration card → More menu (⋮)

  2. Click "Sync Now"

  3. Select "Products"

  4. Wait for completion

Wait for auto-sync:

  • Products sync every 15 minutes

  • Initial import can take 30+ minutes

  • Large catalogs may take hours

Verify product limits:

  • Most issues resolved under 10,000 products

  • Extremely large catalogs may need special handling

  • Contact support for catalogs > 50,000 products

Customer Data Not Updating

Symptom: Customer information outdated or missing

Possible causes:

  • Customer webhook not configured

  • Sync frequency delay

  • Customer privacy settings

  • GDPR data restrictions

Solutions:

Force customer sync:

  1. Integration settings

  2. Select "Sync Customers"

  3. Wait for completion

Check webhook configuration:

  • Ensure customer webhooks are active

  • Verify customer created/updated webhooks exist

Respect privacy settings:

  • Customers who opted out won't sync

  • Email marketing unsubscribes are honored

  • GDPR deletions propagate automatically

Orders Not Appearing

Symptom: Recent orders missing from analytics

Possible causes:

  • Order webhook not configured

  • Order isn't "paid" status

  • Financial status is pending

  • Order created in draft

Diagnosis:

Check order status in Shopify:

  • Only "paid" orders typically sync

  • Pending payments won't show

  • Draft orders don't trigger webhooks

Verify webhook delivery:

  • Check Shopify webhook recent deliveries

  • Look for order created webhook

  • Note any failure messages

Solutions:

Trigger order sync:

  • Manual sync for orders

  • Should appear within minutes

  • Check order date range in analytics

Wait for payment:

  • Orders appear after payment confirmed

  • Pending payments won't show

  • Authorize-only transactions may delay

Cart Analytics Issues

Analytics Showing Zero

Symptom: Cart analytics widget shows no data

Possible causes:

  • Integration just connected (no historical data yet)

  • No cart activity in timeframe

  • Cart tracking not configured

  • Webhooks not firing

Solutions:

Wait for data accumulation:

  • markopolo only tracks carts going forward

  • Historical carts before connection aren't imported

  • Need 24-48 hours to accumulate meaningful data

Verify cart tracking:

  • Check that cart webhooks are configured

  • Ensure web pixels are installed

  • Test by creating a cart on your store

Test cart creation:

  1. Visit your Shopify store

  2. Add item to cart

  3. Wait 5-10 minutes

  4. Check if cart appears in markopolo

Incorrect Cart Values

Symptom: Cart values don't match Shopify

Possible causes:

  • Currency conversion issues

  • Multi-currency store configuration

  • Taxes not calculated correctly

  • Discounts applied differently

Solutions:

Verify currency settings:

  • Check default currency in markopolo

  • Ensure matches Shopify store currency

  • Multi-currency may require configuration

Check tax settings:

  • Cart value may be pre-tax or post-tax

  • Verify which value you're comparing

  • Shopify cart vs. markopolo cart may differ in timing

Contact support:

  • Provide specific cart examples

  • Include Shopify cart ID

  • Show value discrepancy

  • Support can investigate data flow

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