Setup

This page walks you through installation and initial configuration. The process is intentionally short: the app creates its data structures itself, so you don't need to prepare anything manually.

1. Install the app

Install the app using the installation link provided by 4Sellers in your Shopify store and confirm the requested permissions. Afterwards you'll find the app in the Shopify admin under Apps.

On first open, the app creates the required data structures in the background (metaobject definitions for categories, attributes and values, plus the product and variant metafields). This happens automatically and is repeatable – no duplicates are created.

2. The areas of the app

The app has four areas, reachable from the top navigation:

Area	Purpose
Overview	Key figures (number of attributes, categories, API version) and entry into the areas
Attributes	Central, read-only catalog of all attribute definitions
Product preview	Check the effective attributes per product and variant
Import	Load attributes and values from CSV or JSON

The app interface is deliberately designed for viewing and importing. Creating and changing values is done via Import or automatically through the ERP interface.

3. Requested permissions

During installation the app requests exactly three permissions (access scopes). In plain terms, what they are used for:

Permission	What it is used for
write_metaobject_definitions	Creates and reconciles the data structures for categories, attributes and values once.
write_metaobjects	Creates and updates the actual categories, attributes and values.
write_products	Links the attribute values to your products and variants (via a metafield).

Write permissions include the corresponding read access. The app needs no access to customer data, orders or payment information.

4. Next steps

1. Get an overview of the data model.
2. Load your first attributes and values via Import.
3. Add the theme block to your product page.

Continue to Attributes & categories.