We're updating how public apps handle offline access tokens to enhance merchant data protection. Starting April 1, 2026, all new public apps must request and use expiring offline access tokens .
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| Platform | Shopify |
|---|---|
| Effective date | 2026-04-01 (passed) |
| Precision | day |
| Published | 2026-03-20 |
| Categories | DeprecationBreaking / action requiredPolicy |
| Tags | API, Action Required, Admin GraphQL API, Admin REST API, Deprecation announcement |
| Official source | Shopify developer changelog ↗ |
| Fetched | 2026-10-17T03:44:00+00:00 |
| First seen | 2026-10-17T01:05:46+00:00 |
| Status | Listed by the source |
| Stable ID | shopify-2cdc12d054 · JSON |