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# Reconnect a data source

> Restore an expired Shopify authorization without changing accounts.

<Note>
  You need the **Editor** role (or Admin) in your workspace for this. See
  [Roles & permissions](/docs/product-tours/roles-and-permissions).
</Note>

Watch the short narrated walkthrough, or follow the written steps and
screenshots below.

<Frame>
  <video controls preload="metadata" className="block dark:hidden w-full aspect-video" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/demo.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=8ea013a7d78c02250269de1985b7ea9c" poster="/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention.png" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/demo.mp4" />

  <video controls preload="metadata" className="hidden dark:block w-full aspect-video" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/demo-dark.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=894246d82e0dcd6ba122ba175255a115" poster="/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention-dark.png" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/demo-dark.mp4" />
</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the connection that needs attention">
    The store page calls out an expired authorization and gives you one clear recovery action.

    <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=4f5f3504e9b61d05b85a078ea40eade4" alt="Find the connection that needs attention" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention.png" />

    <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=ccd6efe8dd2920b7cf5140c08805d97b" alt="Find the connection that needs attention" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/01-find-the-connection-that-needs-attention-dark.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Shopify details">
    The detail page keeps the current account visible while offering a safe same-account reconnect.

    <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/02-open-shopify-details.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=e458928942c5ae09f1d071b5bb588b76" alt="Open Shopify details" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/02-open-shopify-details.png" />

    <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/02-open-shopify-details-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=1baaf408f7506b5626565eeaa5f02759" alt="Open Shopify details" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/02-open-shopify-details-dark.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve renewed access">
    Approve access in Shopify. SourceMedium updates the existing connection automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the connection is healthy">
    Shopify is connected again and ready to sync.

    <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/04-shopify-reconnected.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=51e8191659b9c811f84db3fcd9f141c1" alt="Confirm the connection is healthy" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/04-shopify-reconnected.png" />

    <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sourcemedium/K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu/images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/04-shopify-reconnected-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K5lUpLPqOZ8d4vZu&q=85&s=a1d4700fd521183529dc1a72a52ed030" alt="Confirm the connection is healthy" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/product-tours/reconnect-data-source/04-shopify-reconnected-dark.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related

* [Connect a data source](/docs/product-tours/connect-data-source)
* [Connection statuses](/docs/product-tours/connection-statuses)