Installation Guide
Get Coupon Defender up and running on your Shopify store in just 5 minutes with our step-by-step installation guide.
Prerequisites
Before You Begin
- Active Shopify store with admin access
- Store owner or staff account with app installation permissions
- Existing discount codes (optional - can be added later)
Step 1: Access the Shopify App Store
There are two ways to access Coupon Defender in the Shopify App Store:
Option B: Through Shopify Admin
- 1. Log into your Shopify admin
- 2. Go to "Apps" in the left sidebar
- 3. Click "Visit Shopify App Store"
- 4. Search for "Coupon Defender"
Step 2: Install Coupon Defender
Once you're on the Coupon Defender app listing page:
- 1
Review the app details
Take a moment to read the app description, features, and pricing information.
- 2
Click "Add app"
The green "Add app" button is located on the right side of the page.
- 3
Confirm installation
You'll be redirected to a confirmation page. Click "Install app" to proceed.
Step 3: Grant Permissions
Coupon Defender needs specific permissions to protect your store. You'll see a permissions screen requesting access to:
Required Permissions
- Read and modify discounts: To monitor and manage your discount codes
- Read orders: To analyze order patterns and detect fraud
- Read customers: To identify suspicious customer behavior
Click "Install app" to grant these permissions and continue with the installation.
Step 4: Complete Setup
After granting permissions, Coupon Defender will automatically scan your past 10,000 orders to establish fraud detection baselines. This process may take a short time and will run in the background until it is complete.
Verify Installation
To confirm that Coupon Defender has been installed successfully:
Installation Checklist
- Coupon Defender appears in your Shopify admin under "Apps"
- You can access the Coupon Defender dashboard
- Your existing discount codes are visible in the app
- You've received a welcome email from Coupon Defender
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during installation:
Installation Failed
Try refreshing the page and attempting the installation again. If the problem persists, contact our support team.
Permission Errors
Ensure you're logged in as the store owner or have sufficient permissions to install apps.
App Not Appearing
Check your Shopify admin's "Apps" section. If Coupon Defender isn't listed, try the installation process again.
Next Steps
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Coupon Defender. Here's what to do next:
Need Help with Installation?
Our support team is here to help you get started with Coupon Defender.
Contact Support