Finding UserLoop Contests
- Go to the Shopify App Store and search for UserLoop Contests.
- Click Add app on the app listing page.
- You'll be redirected to your Shopify admin to approve the installation.
You can also install directly from your Shopify admin by going to Settings > Apps and sales channels > Shopify App Store and searching for "UserLoop Contests."
Granting Permissions
During installation, Shopify will ask you to approve a set of permissions the app needs to function. Here's what each one means:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| Read products | Lets you pick products from your catalog as contest prizes |
| Read/write metaobjects | Stores contest data so your theme can display contest forms and popups |
| Read/write metaobject definitions | Creates the data structure Shopify needs to connect contests to your theme |
| Read themes | Checks whether contest blocks are enabled in your theme |
| Write files | Uploads contest images (header images, logos) to your Shopify file storage |
Click Install app to confirm. You'll be taken straight into the app.
What Happens After Installation
Once installed, UserLoop Contests will:
- Appear in your Shopify admin under Apps > UserLoop Contests
- Create the necessary data structures in your store (metaobject definitions)
- Be ready for you to create your first contest
No additional configuration is required — you can start creating contests right away.
Accessing the App
After installation, you can always find the app by:
- Going to your Shopify admin
- Clicking Apps in the left sidebar
- Selecting UserLoop Contests
The app runs embedded inside your Shopify admin, so you never need to leave your store to manage contests.