What Is Shopify? Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Shopify Account for Vietnamese Sellers

1. What is Shopify, and why is everyone talking about it?

If you’ve ever thought of building your own online store instead of relying on third-party marketplaces, then Shopify is probably the first name you’ll come across. It’s a leading eCommerce platform that allows anyone, from individuals to businesses, to create and run a fully functional eCommerce website without coding or technical knowledge.

Shopify is used by over 1.7 million sellers globally, from DTC brands to multinational companies. What makes it so appealing, especially for Vietnamese sellers, is the ability to control every aspect of the brand: the look, the checkout, the payment method, the customer data—all without being at the mercy of an algorithm.

So, why are more and more Vietnamese sellers switching to Shopify?

• You're in control: No more worrying about being delisted by platforms like Shopee or Lazada.
• Custom look & feel: Choose from thousands of store themes and apps.
• Marketing-friendly: Add Facebook Pixel, connect TikTok Shop, set up SEO, email automation, and more.Built for international: Integrates with global payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, and LianLian Global for sellers in Vietnam.

2. How to Create a Shopify Account (Step-by-Step)

Setting up a Shopify account takes under 15 minutes. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Visit Shopify’s website

Go to www.shopify.com → Click “Start Free Trial”. Shopify typically offers a 3-day free trial, sometimes even a $1/month promo for the first few months.

Step 2: Sign up with your email

You’ll be asked to enter:

1. Your email
2. A password
3. Your store name

This name will create a temporary domain: yourstorename.myshopify.com. Don’t worry—you can change this later and connect your own custom domain.

Step 3: Complete Shopify’s quick setup survey

Questions include:

• Are you already selling products?
• What channel are you currently using?
• Are you setting up for a client or for yourself?

Your answers help personalize the Shopify admin experience.

Step 4: Add business and personal information

Details required:

• Full name
• Business address
• Country and zip code
• Phone number

This info helps Shopify handle tax, invoicing, and shipping setup later.

3. Setting up payment – Why you’ll need a local bank in your selling country

To sell globally and get paid, you must connect a payment gateway. Shopify supports various options like PayPal, Stripe, LianLian Global, and others.

But here’s the catch: If you want to sell in the US or Europe, many payment gateways require a local bank account in those regions, which most Vietnamese sellers don’t have. That’s where LianLian Global comes in.

LianLian Global helps Vietnamese sellers:

• Open multi-currency receiving accounts (USD, EUR, GBP...)
• Get competitive transaction fees
• Access 24/7 local support across Vietnam
• Integrate easily with your Shopify store

👉 Learn more here: Payment Gateway

So instead of struggling with international banking, sellers can get paid in foreign currencies and withdraw earnings to their Vietnamese bank accounts easily.

4. What’s next after setting up your Shopify account?

Once your account is ready, your next step is to build a storefront that looks professional and converts.

• Choose a store theme: Shopify offers over 1,000+ themes (free and paid).
• Add products: Upload photos, write compelling descriptions, and set pricing.
• Set up shipping and tax: Add shipping zones, rates, and taxes based on location.
• Connect your payment method: Integrate Stripe, PayPal, or LianLian Global.
• Add marketing tools: Install Facebook Pixel, TikTok tracking, email apps, SEO plugins.

Everything is drag-and-drop, and no coding is required.

5. Final thoughts

Shopify is not just another platform - it’s a serious launchpad for Vietnamese brands that want to go international. Creating a Shopify account is only the first step. To make it work, you’ll need the right payment solution, fulfillment strategy, and marketing tools.

That’s why many sellers in Vietnam use LianLian Global: not just for receiving payments but for simplifying the back-end of global selling, without setting up foreign bank accounts or complicated legal structures.

CONTACT US NOW to get support with your Shopify store and global payment setup!