​​App Requirements Checklist
​​Complete the checklist below to check that your app is ready to be published in the Ecwid App Market. 
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​​If you have questions – add a comment here. When you are ready, send us an email at apps@ecwid.com 

​​Installation 

​​The app installation process guideline can be found here: https://developers.ecwid.com/great-installation-flow-for-applications-guideline 
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  • ​​Default app settings are set for new users automatically
  • ​​New user settings and account is created automatically after installation (if applicable)
  • ​​Settings for new user are designed to work right after the installation – no action required from user (smart defaults)
  • ​​Installation and set up process is clear and easy to follow
  • ​​App does not request more permission that it actually needs. Contact Ecwid team to update the permissions
  • ​​Developer provided URL for Open App button (for External apps)

​​User Interface

​​User interface guideline: https://developers.ecwid.com/user-interface-and-text-copy 
  • ​​App uses Ecwid Sample Native App for app interface (for apps working in Ecwid Control Panel)
  • ​​User interface elements like texts and buttons are clear and understandable. Settings have description on how to set up and placeholders
  • ​​Only essential settings are displayed for a user (smart defaults – see installation guide)
  • ​​App interface is adapted for mobile and smaller screen users
  • ​​App doesn’t affect the store when it’s disabled

​​Storefront (if applicable)

​​Customizing storefront guideline: https://developers.ecwid.com/customizing-storefront
  • ​​App works in all major browsers (at least the last two versions) and IE versions starting IE 11
  • ​​App works as expected without storefront widget on a page, but accessible in popup (search, categories, cart, single product widget is present). Ecwid widgets
  • ​​App does not interfere with storefront loading speed (for example, uses CDN for JS/CSS files)
  • ​​App does not influence storefront design/elements beyond what’s expected
  • ​​App does not interfere with JS libraries of a website (Raven, jQuery, etc.). Working with jQuery
  • ​​App JS/CSS file(s) are minified for optimized loading speed
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​​Payment Integrations

​​Integrating a new payment method guideline: https://developers.ecwid.com/integrating-a-new-payment-method
  • ​​Integration supports various types of orders: different discounts applied, handling fees, empty shipping address, etc. (if applicable)
  • ​​Developer provided supported countries list in a comment here (for new payment method integrations)
  • ​​Integration provides connection settings within Ecwid Control Panel – Native app
  • ​​Developer provided test account credentials to test the checkout process

​​Security

  • ​​Application does not share or openly store merchant or customer information
  • ​​Client-side code does not expose private application’s access token for the Ecwid REST API
  • ​​Data transferred to/from your server is secured via HTTPS protocol both in Ecwid Control Panel and in storefront (if applicable)
  • ​​Account password requires at least 6 characters (if new account creation is needed)

​​Billing

​​Simple and easy billing guideline: https://developers.ecwid.com/simple-and-easy-billing-workflow 
  • ​​App has Ecwid billing or external billing system in place (if app is paid)
  • ​​Developer agrees to provide automated or manual reporting system upon request from Ecwid team (for non-Ecwid-billed paid apps)

​​Documentation 

  • ​​App developer prepared a dedicated public help page / section / article about application for Ecwid merchants
  • ​​Your website lists Ecwid as available integration (if applicable)