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Installation Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the Datora Bulk Gift Cards app in your Shopify store.

Prerequisites​

Before installing the app, ensure you have:

  • An active Shopify store
  • Admin access to your Shopify store

Installation Steps​

Step 1: Find the App​

  1. Visit the Shopify App Store
  2. Search for "Datora Bulk Gift Cards" or visit the app's listing page directly
  3. Click on the app to view its details

Step 2: Install the App​

  1. Click the Add app button on the app listing page
  2. You will be redirected to your Shopify admin panel
  3. Review the permissions that the app requires:
    • Read and write gift cards
    • Read products
    • Read customers
  4. Click Install app to confirm

Step 3: Select a Plan​

After installation, you'll be directed to the app's welcome screen:

  1. Review Available Plans: Compare the Free, Basic, Premium, and Ultimate plans to find the right fit for your needs
  2. Select a Plan: Choose a pricing plan based on how many gift cards you need to create per job
  3. Confirm: Complete the plan selection to activate the app

Verification​

To verify that the app is installed correctly:

  1. Open the Datora Bulk Gift Cards app from your Shopify admin
  2. You should see the main dashboard
  3. Try creating a small test job with a few gift cards (you can deactivate them later)
  4. Check that the gift cards appear in your Shopify admin under Gift cards

What's Next?​

Now that the app is installed, you're ready to:

  • Get Started - Create your first gift card job
  • Explore the Settings page to configure preferences like Slack notifications

Troubleshooting Installation Issues​

App doesn't appear after installation​

If the app doesn't appear in your Shopify admin:

  1. Refresh your browser
  2. Clear your browser cache
  3. Log out and log back into your Shopify admin
  4. Check if the app appears in the Apps section

Permission errors​

If you encounter permission errors:

  1. Make sure you're logged in as the store owner or have admin privileges
  2. Try reinstalling the app
  3. Contact support at apps@datora.de

Gift cards not appearing in Shopify admin​

If created gift cards don't appear in your Shopify admin:

  1. Wait for the job to complete (check the progress indicator in the app)
  2. Navigate to Products > Gift cards in your Shopify admin
  3. Verify that your Shopify plan supports gift cards
  4. Contact support if the issue persists

Need Help?​

If you encounter any issues during installation: