This article is designed for Shopify store owners who want to enhance their storefront with engaging features that help them stand out from the competition.
Not using Shopify as your e-commerce platform?
Tolstoy can still be installed manually. Our manual guide can be found here.
You’ll learn how to integrate your Tolstoy account with your Shopify store and how to fully leverage its features to create a more interactive and impactful shopping experience.
1. To begin the installation, go to the Shopify app store here. Then, click on Install.
2. You’ll be taken to Shopify’s install screen. To install the app, click on the green Install App button in the top right corner of the screen.
Tip 💡You can click on this link to be directed to the installation tab.
The steps below show you how to get there if you don’t click on the link.
3. Next, return to your Tolstoy account page and click on your profile letter in the lower left corner of the screen. Then, click on Settings → Installation.
4. To enable app embeds, click on the Open Shopify Theme button. In your Shopify store, make sure the app is enabled, then click the Save button in the top right corner of the screen. Here’s a helpful article with the steps.
Conversion tracking will be automatically applied to your Tolstoy account.
Conversion tracking is crucial for businesses because it allows you to understand what happens when a customer interacts with your store and makes a purchase.
5. Create a project in Surfaces → Website. When you are done, click Publish on the top right, add a block to your Shopify theme, and paste the Publish ID to launch the widget in your store.
Tip 💡 Do you have multiple Shopify domains? You can use Tolstoy for all of them! Learn how to set up all of your stores with Tolstoy’s interactive platform by contacting us at support@gotolstoy.com.



