How the unlock animation works
How to enable it when the countdown ends
Important setup notes so customers can enter your store
When your countdown timer hits zero, the theme can show a branded unlock animation:
A smooth full-screen screen appears
Displays your logo and a customizable “Enter” button
Clicking “Enter” takes visitors into the store
💡 This creates a polished moment to launch a drop or reveal your site.
In Online Store > Customize, go to your Password Page
Click the Unlock Screen section
Toggle Enable Unlock Screen Animation
Customize:
Logo Image
Header Text – e.g. “Welcome In” or “The Wait Is Over”
Enter Button Text
Colors & Typography
💡 You can also adjust spacing, alignment, and background styles.
The unlock screen does not automatically remove your store password!
Once your timer ends:
Go to Shopify Admin > Preferences
Scroll to Password Protection
Uncheck Enable password
Click Save
If you skip this step, even after users click “Enter,” they’ll still be blocked.
Be ready at your launch time to manually disable the password once the timer ends. This gives customers instant access when the animation finishes.
🛑 We've seen frequent issues where customers can't enter because the password was never turned off.
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