Duplicate User Groups Streamlines Shopify Plus Management

Executive summary:

• Merchants can now duplicate user groups.
• Saves time by avoiding rebuilding from scratch.
• Available exclusively to Shopify Plus merchants.

What changed

Shopify Plus merchants can now duplicate user groups. This functionality allows for instant copying of all roles and store assignments to a new group. Simply rename the duplicated group, make necessary adjustments, and save. The entire process is designed to be efficient and convenient.

Why it matters

This feature offers significant time savings for merchants managing multiple user groups. Instead of manually recreating user groups, you can effortlessly replicate them, preserving all roles and store assignments, and thus streamline administrative tasks.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Quick replication of user groups facilitates seamless role assignments across campaigns.
• Developers: Simplifies the task of managing user permissions and roles throughout development projects.
• Store admins: Efficiently manage staff permissions and roles without repetitive setups.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A large e-commerce operation with diverse departments can duplicate a "Holiday Sales Group" designed for temporary store alignment. By duplicating, they reduce setup time by over 50%, focusing more on strategy and execution.

Implementation checklist

1. Access Shopify Admin Settings.
2. Select a user group under "Users" settings.
3. Use the "Actions" menu to select "Duplicate".
4. Rename and adjust the new group as needed.
5. Save changes.

FAQ

Q: Can all merchants use this feature?
A: No, it's exclusive to Shopify Plus merchants only.

Q: Does duplicating a group affect the original?
A: No, the original user group remains unchanged.

Resources

Learn more about user groups on Shopify Help Center.

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