## Finding UserLoop Contests

1. Go to the [Shopify App Store](https://apps.shopify.com/) and search for **UserLoop Contests**.
2. Click **Add app** on the app listing page.
3. 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:

1. Going to your Shopify admin
2. Clicking **Apps** in the left sidebar
3. Selecting **UserLoop Contests**

The app runs embedded inside your Shopify admin, so you never need to leave your store to manage contests.