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Store management isn't just about growth; it is about protection. As your store grows, you become a target for credit card fraud, bots, and even data loss due to human error. "Risk Management" is a boring term until you lose $5,000 in a chargeback or accidentally delete your theme code.
These are the best store management apps for Shopify to secure your hard-earned business.
- Rewind Backups
The "Undo" Button for Your Business
Shopify backs up its platform, but it does not back up your specific store data. If a third-party app bugs out and deletes your prices, Shopify cannot restore them.
Daily Backups: Rewind backs up your products, customers, orders, and theme code every single day.
Granular Restore: You can restore a single product or the entire store. It is the ultimate insurance policy for store management.
- NoFraud / Signifyd
Fraud Prevention Management
Chargebacks are a nightmare. If you ship a product to a fraudster, you lose the product, the money, and you pay a penalty fee.
Automated Decisions: These apps analyze thousands of data points (IP address, proxy use, email history) to give a "Pass" or "Fail" on every order.
Chargeback Guarantee: Some apps, like Signifyd, offer "Financial Guarantee Management." If they approve an order and it turns out to be fraud, they pay you back. This completely removes the financial risk from your management plate.
- Locksmith
Access & Permission Management
We mentioned Locksmith for B2B, but it is also a security tool.
Country Blocking: If you don't ship to certain high-risk countries, Locksmith can block those IPs entirely, preventing bots from spamming your checkout.
Secret Links: You can manage "Secret Collections" that are only accessible via a specific link, perfect for managing pre-launches or exclusive VIP drops securely.
- Shop Phish / Beacon
Brand Protection Management
As your brand grows, scammers may create fake websites that look like yours to steal customer credit cards.
Monitoring: Brand protection apps monitor the web for domains that are impersonating your store.
Takedown Management: They help automate the legal process of issuing takedown notices to get these fake sites removed, protecting your brand reputation.
- Collaborator Management (Native Shopify)
Internal Security
While not an app, proper use of Shopify’s "Collaborator Accounts" is a key management practice.
Principle of Least Privilege: Never give an agency or freelancer your main Admin login. Use Collaborator accounts to restrict their access. For example, a marketing agency should not have access to your "Export Customer Data" button.
App: Audit Logs: Use apps or Shopify Plus’s native "User Activity" logs to monitor what your staff is changing. If a setting changes mysteriously, you can check the logs to see who did it.
Conclusion
Security is the foundation of store management. A single security breach can destroy trust that took years to build. By utilizing these best store management apps for Shopify, you ensure that your store is resilient against threats, allowing you to focus on selling with peace of mind.