This tutorial shows you how to add Afterpay to your Shopify store using the updated 2026 payment provider settings. Afterpay now requires a separate merchant account, verification, and a Shopify-approved integration before it appears at checkout. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to activate Afterpay in your Payments dashboard, connect your merchant account, enable the Afterpay messaging widget, and confirm the option is live at checkout. Perfect for stores that want Buy Now Pay Later to increase conversions and average order value.