VaultGate

VaultGate

Getting started tutorial

Create your first lock in a few minutes—no theme code edits required.

  1. Install VaultGateOpen the app from the Shopify App Store or your Partner install link, then open VaultGate from Shopify Admin.
  2. Enable the theme app embedGo to Online Store → Themes → Customize → App embeds and turn on VaultGate Access. Save the theme.
  3. Turn VaultGate onIn the app, open Settings and make sure VaultGate is enabled for the storefront.
  4. Add a lockOn Home, search for a product, collection, or page, then start a new lock. Keep it Active.
  5. Add a keyOpen the lock and add at least one key—for example a passcode or customer tag such as vip.
  6. 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.
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