Secure Shopify POS Access with IP & Device Restrictions via Admin SSO

This use case outlines how businesses can overcome challenges like managing Shopify POS device access across multi-location store businesses, restricting Shopify POS access to store-issued iPads connected to approved in-store networks, and allowing employees to log in with their corporate credentials using the miniOrange Shopify Admin Login solution.

Use Case Scenario

My name is Alex, and I run a multi-location retail business with over 200 stores. Like most growing businesses, we use Shopify POS to process our sales. Each store has company-issued iPads that our store representatives can use to access the POS system, but we have started noticing potential issues that could compromise security.

Challenge 1

There is the risk that store reps could attempt to log into the POS device using external networks – mobile data, home Wi-Fi, a cafe, etc. We need to prevent this from happening and ensure that Shopify POS is accessible only using the approved in-store network.

Challenge 2

We are concerned about device usage. Although we issue iPads to our store representatives, we want to ensure that if they carry the device outside the store, they won’t be able to log into Shopify POS. The iPad should work only within the store’s premises to maintain security and prevent unauthorized use.

Challenge 3

Managing multiple accounts for each employee is becoming a tedious task. Instead of asking store reps to create new Shopify accounts, we want them to log in using their existing corporate credentials, to make the login process easier and more secure.

Requirements for securing in-store Shopify POS access

Managing access to our Shopify POS system is a critical concern, as we need to ensure that only authorized employees can log in while inside the store. To do this, we are looking for a Shopify admin login solution that can:

• Restrict Shopify POS access to in-store Wi-Fi, preventing logins from external networks.
• Block usage of Shopify POS on the store-issued iPads if they are carried outside the store premises.
• Allow employees to log in with corporate credentials via SSO for Shopify admins, without requiring separate Shopify accounts.
• Secure data on the Shopify POS devices by limiting access to authorized users in approved domains.

Solving Shopify POS Access Challenges with miniOrange

The miniOrange Shopify Admin login solution can address these challenges by providing a secure authentication system and implementing POS device restrictions.

Solution 1 - Enforcing In-store Access through IP-based Restrictions

Access to Shopify POS can be strictly limited to the store’s intranet through IP-based restrictions using our Shopify admin login solution. Store reps can only log in if they are connected to the approved in-store Wi-Fi. If someone attempts to access Shopify POS from home or any external network, the login request will be automatically blocked.

Solution 2 - Limiting Shopify POS to Store-Issued iPad through Device Restrictions

The Shopify admin login solution also provides device restrictions to ensure that the store-issued iPads cannot be used for Shopify POS access outside the store premises. If a store rep carries the device out of the building, they will be unable to access Shopify POS, eliminating the risk of unauthorized usage or data breaches.

Solution 3 - Enabling Seamless Login in POS Device with Corporate Credentials

With Shopify Admin SSO, employees will be able to log in to the admin dashboard using external identity provider (IDP) credentials, even if they are not stored in Shopify. By implementing Single Sign-On for Shopify admin, the business can make it easier to manage user access to the Shopify POS system while maintaining high security.

Key Benefits

• IP-based Restriction: Restrict access of Shopify POS devices to approved IP addresses with the Shopify IP Whitelisting feature.
• Device Restriction: Allow Shopify admin login and Shopify POS access only from registered, company-approved devices.
• Location-based Restriction: Block unauthorized access to the Shopify POS devices from specific locations or high-risk regions.
• Role-Based Access Control: Use identity provider (IDP) groups to assign roles and manage access to Shopify POS devices more securely and efficiently.
• Shopify SSO for Admins: Enable admins to log in to Shopify POS systems using corporate credentials, reducing password fatigue and simplifying account management.

Results & Impact

By implementing miniOrange’s Shopify Admin Login solution, the business was able to gain control over Shopify POS access at every location. The solution ensured that only store-issued iPads on approved store networks could access the Shopify POS through advanced IP-based restrictions and device restrictions, eliminating risks of unauthorized logins and data breaches.

Single Sign-On for Shopify admin using corporate credentials also reduced administrative workload and improved the login experience for store staff. Overall, the solution brought a reliable, scalable layer of security to the company’s growing multi-location business.

Additional Resources

• Shopify Security Solutions
• Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Shopify Content restriction
• Shopify Subscription
• Convert Shopify Store into LMS platform

Get in Touch

Please reach out to us at shopifysupport@xecurify.com, and our team will assist you in securing Shopify POS Access with IP & Device Restrictions. Our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.