Should account names match official IDs?

Not necessarily. Shopify account names generally don’t need to match a user’s official government ID.

However, users should provide accurate and appropriate information, especially when Shopify requests identity verification for security, payments, or compliance purposes.

For business accounts, it’s also important to distinguish between:

• Profile/display name — used to identify the user in Shopify.
• Legal business or account information — may need to match official documents when verification is required.

If Shopify specifically requests identity verification, the information submitted should match the relevant official documentation.