Shopify
A Shopify store, an active online-store theme that supports app embeds, Theme Editor access, and a checkout that accepts Shopify discount codes.
Installation and setup
Follow for Discount documentation
Use this guide to connect the required services, configure a percentage reward, activate storefront widgets, and resolve common campaign problems.
Requirements
What a merchant needs before setup
One Instagram Professional account—Business or Creator—with authorization and messaging enabled. Personal accounts are not supported.
Campaign
A percentage reward, at least one plan-eligible saved widget, the active-theme app embed, and a Live campaign.
Setup checklist
Install, configure, and launch
Complete each step in order so the app can verify the full activation state.
- 01
Install and approve Shopify access
Install Follow for Discount from the Shopify App Store and approve the permissions needed to create discount codes and check the theme app embed.
- 02
Connect Instagram
Authorize one Instagram Business or Creator account, return to the app, and verify the connection.
- 03
Enable the theme app embed
Open the active theme’s App embeds area, enable Follow for Discount, save the theme, and verify the connection in the app.
- 04
Set the reward
Choose a fixed percentage or a randomized percentage up to a maximum. Set expiration and repeat-reward rules.
- 05
Select and save widgets
Choose at least one widget available on the current plan, configure it, preview it, and save the settings.
- 06
Go Live
Activate the campaign to enable Instagram request processing and make eligible storefront widgets available.
Admin reference
Where configuration happens
The app admin keeps the reward and Instagram connection settings visible while merchants prepare the campaign.
Troubleshooting
Common checks before contacting support
Instagram connection does not verify
Use a Business or Creator account, complete authorization in Instagram, return to the app, and select Verify Connection.
Theme app embed does not verify
Confirm the embed is enabled and saved in the active published theme rather than a different draft theme.
A widget does not appear
Confirm the campaign is Live, Instagram is connected, the active-theme embed is saved, the widget is eligible for the plan, and targeting rules match.
A shopper receives follow instructions
The shopper should follow the connected account and use the recognized retry button. Follow status is checked again.
Discount Logs do not show an order
Logs record code issuance rather than redemption, orders, refunds, cancellations, or revenue attribution.
Still blocked? Contact shopify@rajeshjoshi.dev.
Focused guides
Go deeper on the product workflow
Turn your next store visit into an audience opportunity
Reward verified Instagram followers with Follow for Discount
Launch a follow-for-discount campaign, promote it with a storefront widget, and deliver single-use Shopify codes through Instagram DM.