Preparing Your Store

Creating a Desktop Shortcut for Shopfront

Follow the steps below to create a Shopfront icon on your desktop:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Type your Shopfront web address into the address bar
    • Example: store.onshopfront.com
  3. Select the 3 dots ⋮ (Menu) within Chrome
  4. Select More tools
  5. Select Create shortcut...

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A Chrome shortcut can be modified in a variety of ways to change the behaviours and viewing preferences of Chrome. Below is four different ways that you might like to view Chrome.

 

Option 1: Default Chrome Window

To open Shopfront with a normal chrome window, including tabs and bookmarks, please type your store's web address as below.

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" https://store.onshopfront.com
  • Bypass Chrome print dialogue box:
    "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk-printing https://store.onshopfront.com

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Option 2: App Mode

This mode keeps the browser looking simple by stripping away tabs and the address bar. Ideal for those who only use the sell screen while wanting access to the Windows taskbar.

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe"
    --app=https://store.onshopfront.com

  • Bypass Chrome print dialogue box:
    "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk-printing --app=https://store.onshopfront.com

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Option 3: Full Screen Unlocked

Nothing else is visible on the screen except for Shopfront. You cannot work within tabs or view the Windows taskbar. Ideal for those wanting the maximum screen size. You will be able to exit the full-screen mode by clicking the F11 key on your keyboard.

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --start-fullscreen https://store.onshopfront.com

  • Bypass Chrome print dialogue box:
    "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk-printing --start-fullscreen https://store.onshopfront.com

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Option 4: Full Screen Locked

Nothing else is visible on the screen except for Shopfront. You cannot work within tabs or view the Windows taskbar. Ideal for those wanting the maximum screen size. The full screen will be locked, meaning the only way to get out is via the windows button and closing chrome from the taskbar. 

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk https://store.onshopfront.com

  • Bypass Chrome print dialogue box
    "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk-printing --kiosk https://store.onshopfront.com

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Note: (x86) preceding \Google\ in the target text box only applies to computers that are on Windows 64-bit. Please see Is my Windows 32-bit or 64-bit to verify your version of Windows.