VaultGate
Getting started tutorial
Create your first lock in a few minutes—no theme code edits required.
- Install VaultGateOpen the app from the Shopify App Store or your Partner install link, then open VaultGate from Shopify Admin.
- Enable the theme app embedGo to Online Store → Themes → Customize → App embeds and turn on VaultGate Access. Save the theme.
- Turn VaultGate onIn the app, open Settings and make sure VaultGate is enabled for the storefront.
- Add a lockOn Home, search for a product, collection, or page, then start a new lock. Keep it Active.
- Add a keyOpen the lock and add at least one key—for example a passcode or customer tag such as
vip. - Test as a guestVisit the locked URL in an incognito window while logged out. You should see the lock message instead of the full page. Sign in with a matching tag (or enter the passcode) to confirm unlock.
Next steps
- Customize guest and access-denied messages on the lock editor.
- Optionally hide locked items from menus and collection lists.
- Review unlocks on Analytics. See the FAQ if something does not enforce.