š AgeSafe App Documentation
AgeSafe is your storeās digital gatekeeper ā a sleek, powerful age verification solution built exclusively for Shopify. Whether you sell alcohol, vape products, adult content, or any age-restricted items, AgeSafe helps you stay compliant and protect your brand with ease.
With AgeSafe, you can create a fully customizable age gate that blends seamlessly with your storeās design. From targeting specific products or collections to enforcing country-specific age rules, AgeSafe gives you complete control over who gets access ā all while offering a frictionless experience for your customers.
Advanced features like exit-intent protection, secure blocking layers, and detailed analytics (available in the Pro plan) make AgeSafe more than just an age check ā itās a smarter, safer way to sell.
š„ļø Main Dashboard
When you open the AgeSafe app, you will see your Main Dashboard, which acts as your control center.
- Welcome Message: A friendly greeting with a quick overview, āYour Storeās Gatekeeper ā add an age check in seconds with clean design and powerful results.ā
- Setup Guide: Step-by-step prompts to help you get started quickly.
- Action Buttons (Top Right):
- Docs: Opens this detailed documentation.
- Edit Age Gate: Opens the customization panel for your age verification popup.
The dashboard also shows analytics for Pro users, including how many visitors passed or failed the age check.
š Setup Guide
Step 1: Activate AgeSafe App Embed
To show the age verification popup on your storefront, you must enable the AgeSafe App Embed in your Shopify theme:
- Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize in Shopify.
- Find the App Embeds section in the theme editor sidebar.
- Toggle AgeSafe on to enable the popup.
- Save your changes.
This is required for the app to work.
Step 2: Enable Age Verification
- Go to the Settings page inside the AgeSafe app.
- Toggle the Age Verification Status switch to Enable.
- This activates age verification on your storefront or targeted products/collections.
š§ Age Verification Settings
Configure how your age verification popup looks and behaves:
General Settings
- Age Verification Status: Turn age checks on or off globally.
- Verification Title: Text displayed at the top of the popup, e.g., āAre you 18 or older?ā
- Verification Description: A short message explaining why age verification is needed (e.g., āPlease confirm your age to comply with legal requirements.ā).
- Primary Button Text: Label for the confirmation button (e.g., āAgreeā).
- Secondary Button Text: Label for the cancel button (e.g., āDisagreeā).
Show Age Check On
- Free Plan: AgeSafe supports targeting up to 2 products or collections.
- Pro Plan: Unlimited product and collection targeting.
- Select Products/Collections: Choose the products or collections where the age verification popup will be shown.
Verification Method
- Currently, AgeSafe supports Date of Birth Verification, where customers enter their full date of birth.
Age Requirement
- Set the minimum age required to access your store or product (e.g., 17+).
Upload Store Logo
- Add your storeās logo or an icon to appear on the age verification popup for branding.
š§ Behavior Settings (Pro Plan Only)
Fine-tune how the popup behaves to improve security and user experience:
- Verification Failure Behavior: Choose what happens if a visitor fails the age verification (usually block access).
- Enable Secure Layer: Prevents bypassing the popup by disabling page interactions until verification is complete.
- Enable Exit Intent Protection: Stops users from leaving the verification screen without confirming their age.
- Exit Intent Message: Customize the message shown when a user attempts to leave prematurely (e.g., āHold on! You must verify your age before leaving the site.ā).
- Remove AgeSafe Watermark: Hide the "Powered by AgeSafe" branding from the popup.
š Country-Based Rules (Pro Plan Only)
Stay compliant internationally by setting country-specific minimum age requirements:
- Enable Display Time by Country: Activates location-based rules to apply different age restrictions depending on the visitorās country.
- Set Country-Specific Age Rules: Define minimum age limits for different countries, for example:
| Country | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 20 |
| Pakistan | 20 |
šØ Popup Customization
Customize the popupās appearance to match your storeās branding:
- Popup Background Color: Choose a background color for the popup.
- Border Radius: Adjust the roundness of the popup corners.
- Text Color: Set the font color for all text in the popup.
- Primary Button Color: Choose the color of the confirmation button.
- Primary Button Text Color: Customize the text color on the primary button.
- Secondary Button Color: Style the cancel button color.
- Secondary Button Text Color: Customize the text color on the cancel button.
šø Pricing Plans
š Standard Plan ā $2.99/month
_or $34/year (save 5%)_
Perfect for getting started with basic age verification:
- Basic age verification popup
- Store-wide age verification
- Simple popup customization
- Date of birth verification
- Priority email and WhatsApp support
- 7-day free trial
š Pro Plan ā $4.99/month
_or $58/year (save 3%)_
Unlock advanced features for full control and compliance:
- Geo-location based age verification rules
- Product, page & collection targeting
- Exit-intent blocking
- Secure anti-bypass layer
- Priority email and WhatsApp support
- 7-day free trial
š Support
Need help or have questions? Reach out anytime:
- Email: support@winsomies.com
- WhatsApp: Chat with us
- Jira Support: Submit a ticket for troubleshooting or feature requests.
We typically respond within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Summary
AgeSafe is your digital gatekeeper ā designed to help you comply with age restrictions effortlessly while keeping your customersā experience smooth and professional. Whether youāre just starting or require advanced features, AgeSafe adapts to your needs.