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What is the email for Shopify customer service?

Chatref Team3 min read / Updated June 16, 2026

Shopify does not publish a universal support email. To email Shopify customer service, log into your admin, open the Help Center, and submit a request. You will receive replies from the Shopify team, usually from support@shopify.com. This account-linked approach routes your message correctly. For general inquiries, you can try emailing that address directly.

How to Contact Shopify via Email

Start from your Shopify admin. Open the Help Center (the "?" icon), describe your issue, and choose email as the preferred contact method. You will get a ticket confirmation and follow-up messages from the Shopify support team. The Shopify support email address you will see in replies is support@shopify.com, but always reply inside the same email thread to keep the case linked to your account.

If you are not yet a merchant, you can reach out by sending a message to support@shopify.com. Note that account-specific help is faster when you are logged in, because the system pre-fills your store details and directs your request to the right team.

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FAQ

How do I talk to a person at Shopify support?

Log into your Shopify admin, open the Help Center, and describe your issue. After reviewing your request, the system offers a callback or live chat with a support advisor. If you cannot log in, visit the Shopify Help Center as a guest and select “Get support” – you may need to provide your store URL or account email.

What is the phone number for Shopify 24/7?

Shopify does not publish a direct inbound phone number. 24/7 phone support is available once you request a callback through the Help Center. Log in, enter your contact details, and a Shopify advisor will call you back, often within minutes during business hours.

How do I chat with Shopify customer care?

Start from your Shopify admin Help Center. After entering your question, the system will present a “Chat with us” option if live chat agents are available. Click it to start a real-time conversation. If you are not logged in, use the “Contact Shopify Support” link at the bottom of help.shopify.com and sign in or create a partner account to access chat.

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