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 ## How to configure your Shopify store for Next.js Commerce
 
-Next.js Commerce requires a [paid Shopify plan](https://www.shopify.com/pricing). It will not work with a Shopify Starter plan.
+Next.js Commerce requires a [paid Shopify plan](https://www.shopify.com/pricing).
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+> Note: Next.js Commerce will not work with a Shopify Starter plan as it does not allow installation of custom themes, which is required to run as a headless storefront.
 
 ### Add Shopify domain to an environment variable