Shopify customer accounts support a quick, passwordless login using a one-time code sent by email. Customers enter the six-digit code to sign in. Additional channels, such as SMS, can be provided by suitable apps. This approach becomes particularly interesting when combined with a B2B approval process.
A one-time code can be the first step in a structured registration workflow: a new user signs in, completes a wholesale registration form, and receives access to trade pricing or protected content after an internal review.
For more customised interfaces, additional communication channels or approval workflows, specialist apps and custom integrations can extend the available functionality.
Two apps to explore
One Click Login by miniOrange
A passwordless login solution with options for adapting the sign-in experience and using channels such as email or SMS. Check the current app features and supported account type before choosing it.
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Lucent — OTP Login & Sign Up
A one-time-password login app with additional communication features, including WhatsApp options. It may suit stores considering login and cart recovery together.
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A typical B2B workflow
- The customer signs in using a one-time code.
- They complete an extended wholesale registration form.
- The store team reviews and approves the application.
- The approved customer gains access to the wholesale area, relevant prices, ordering options or additional information.
For a restricted B2B platform, this can make it easier to qualify new prospects without making the first step unnecessarily difficult. The code supports a convenient sign-in experience; access to wholesale terms remains a separate approval decision.
If you are developing your B2B offering or modernising customer registration, consider passwordless login alongside a suitable approval workflow. Depending on your requirements, this may involve apps and custom API development. We help adapt the process to your Shopify store.
