A great new feature has been released for developers working with multiple Partner accounts on Shopify!
With the release of Shopify CLI version 3.85.0, it's now possible to quickly and effortlessly switch between partner accounts via the terminal.
I was genuinely thrilled when I noticed this update; because for anyone developing public or custom applications, constantly switching organizations, or managing multiple Partner accounts, this feature is a complete lifesaver.
The Biggest Issue Previously: The Logout-Login Hassle
In the old process, every time you switched accounts:
- Shopify Auth Logout
- followed by shopify auth login
- followed by OTP verification
We had to follow this process.
This was both time-consuming and the constant hassle of OTP verification could be really frustrating.
Now, none of these steps are necessary.
The CLI allows you to switch directly between accounts, making the development process much smoother.
Another Striking Innovation: Security Warning for Live Theme Updates
Another important feature introduced in version 3.85.0 is this:
It prevents live themes from being accidentally updated.
If a change you make to a live theme will be immediately visible to customers, the CLI now displays the following warning:
"This will make changes visible to customers. Are you sure you want to proceed?"
This warning serves as an excellent protective mechanism to prevent unintended errors, especially when multiple developers are working on the same project.
If You Haven't Updated Yet: 3.85.0 is Definitely Stable and Recommended
If you are still using an older CLI version and are looking for a stable version, you can confidently choose version 3.85.0.
It offers significant improvements in both performance and workflow.
