Solving the Migration Challenge for "New Customer Accounts"! Introducing the Japanese App "Howdy"
For all Shopify store owners, the discontinuation of new "classic customer account" registrations for newly introduced accounts in February 2026, and the complete migration to "new customer accounts" to be announced within 2026, are crucial topics that must be addressed immediately. Amidst this significant change, many business owners are struggling with the challenge of "being unable to acquire detailed customer information during member registration."
Today, we are delighted to introduce a wonderful Japanese app, "Howdy New Customer Account New Member Registration Form," that brilliantly solves this problem and perfectly fits Japanese business practices.
The Big Hurdle When Migrating to Shopify's "New Customer Accounts"
Shopify's recommended "new customer accounts" offer a secure login method using a 6-digit authentication code sent to an email address.
However, it has been difficult to set up a unique "new member registration form" with standard features, which has been the biggest bottleneck when considering migration.
Howdy, developed by macro micro Inc., is a groundbreaking app created to solve this problem.
1. "Automatic Identification Feature" to Guide Users Seamlessly
One of Howdy's most outstanding features is its ability to automatically identify whether an entered email address belongs to a "new customer" or an "existing customer."
- For new users: The app guides them to a unique new member registration form, acquires necessary information, and then creates an account.
- For existing users: It streamlines the process by directly guiding them to the 6-digit authentication code input screen, eliminating the hassle of re-entering information.
This sophisticated flow allows for the collection of essential marketing data without causing stress to users.
2. Flexible Customer Information Collection (Customer Metafield Support)
Another significant advantage is the ability to freely add essential marketing "customer metafields" to the form, in addition to standard name and address fields.
For example, you can set up the following items as "required" or "optional":
- Acquisition of birthdate, gender, and age range
- Checkboxes for agreeing to terms of service or age verification
- Input for campaign invitation codes
- Acquisition of business content or company name for B2B sites
Acquiring this information at the initial registration allows for subsequent email newsletter distribution and the provision of personalized customer experiences tailored to each individual.
3. The Reassurance of a "Made-in-Japan App" for Japanese Stores
Howdy is a Japanese app designed with meticulous attention to detail, meeting the precise needs of Japanese e-commerce store operators.
- Address auto-fill: Features a function that automatically completes the address by simply entering a postal code. This reduces input effort and helps lower abandonment rates.
- Full Japanese support: Not only is the administration screen in Japanese, but support is also available in Japanese, so there's no need to worry about installation or settings.
- Easy installation: Can be installed without code. It instantly supports major themes like Dawn and Horizon by simply checking a box. (For unsupported themes, customer support can assist with installation.)
4. Flexible Customization from a Developer/Builder's Perspective
For businesses that value their unique brand image, high customizability is also ensured.
- CSS customization: You can freely adjust the layout of pop-ups and forms to match your store's design.
- URL parameter linking: Supports advanced settings, such as embedding invitation codes via QR codes as "hidden input" fields in customer information, which are not visible to customers.
- Custom form building: If necessary, custom form building with unique data formats and URLs can be discussed.
5. Pricing Plans and Ease of Introduction
This app offers flexible pricing plans based on the size of the store (number of customers), starting from $9.99 per month. Additionally, all features can be tested for free on a development store, ensuring peace of mind during the construction phase.
Summary: An Indispensable Partner for Future Shopify Operations
The member registration form is the crucial first point of contact between a brand and its customers. The "Howdy" app transforms changes in Shopify's specifications into an opportunity for higher quality customer data collection.
For business owners and development partners who are considering migrating to new customer accounts but do not want to sacrifice customer information acquisition, Howdy will be an invaluable and reassuring choice.