How to Get Shopify Admin API Access Token (Step-by-Step OAuth Guide 2026)

Original author：Saad Saif

Original source：https://www.youtube.com/embed/w33aFA0PSgM

Want to access Shopify Admin API to manage products, metaobjects, files, or automate your store? In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you exactly how to get a Shopify Admin API Access Token using OAuth. You’ll learn how to create a custom app, authorize it, and exchange the code for a permanent token using Postman. 🔥 What you'll learn: - Create a Shopify custom app - Set API scopes correctly - Generate authorization code - Exchange code for access token - Make authenticated API requests This guide is perfect for Shopify developers, freelancers, and store owners who want to build custom apps or integrations. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Create Shopify App 01:55 Get Authorization Code 03:15 Exchange Code for Token 04:38 Test API Request 👉 Blog guide (step-by-step): https://ecomwonk.com/posts/how-to-get-shopify-admin-access-token/ 💬 Need help with Shopify custom app development or API integrations? I help Shopify brands build custom functionality, private apps, and scalable solutions. 📩 Contact me: 🌐 Website: https://ecomwonk.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsaif97/ 📺 Subscribe for more Shopify dev content #Shopify #ShopifyAPI #ShopifyDevelopment #WebDevelopment #Ecommerce