The Shopify store switcher is a feature that lets users who have access to multiple Shopify stores quickly switch between those stores from the Shopify admin.

It is useful for merchants, staff, and partners who manage multiple stores, allowing them to move between stores without signing out and back in.

Shopify roles are sets of permissions that determine what tasks and areas of a Shopify store a staff member can access.

For example, a role can give a staff member permission to manage orders, products, customers, marketing, or store settings without giving them access to everything in the Shopify admin.

Roles help merchants control access, protect sensitive information, and assign responsibilities according to each staff member’s job.

Staff can receive permissions to perform specific tasks in Shopify, such as:

• Orders – view, create, edit, cancel, or manage orders.
• Products – add, edit, delete, and manage product information.
• Customers – view and manage customer profiles.
• Marketing – create and manage marketing campaigns.
• Analytics and reports – view store reports and performance data.
• Online Store – manage themes, pages, blogs, and navigation.
• Apps and channels – access and manage installed apps and sales channels.
• Finance and billing – access financial information or billing settings, depending on the permission level.
• Settings – manage selected store settings.

Permissions can be customized so staff only access the areas they need for their role.