Carrier services will no longer be automatically added to the default shipping profile
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on June 26, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, Breaking API Change, GraphQL Admin API, Admin REST API, 2026-10.
What changed
Starting with GraphQL Admin API version 2026-10, creating a carrier service no longer automatically adds it to the shop’s General shipping profile. This breaking change affects carrier services created using: GraphQL Admin API: carrierServiceCreate REST Admin API: POST /admin/api/{version}/carrier_services.json Previously, active API carrier services created through these APIs were automatically added to eligible shipping zones in the shop’s General shipping profile. In API version 2026-10 and later, creating a carrier service only registers the carrier service. Shopify no longer adds that carrier service to the General shipping profile or any of its shipping zones by default. If your app relies on the previous behavior where creating a carrier service automatically made rates available to merchants, you must update your integration so that rates are explicitly configured.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review the official Shopify entry and test the affected integration. Apply any required code or configuration changes before deploying.
Use the official Shopify entry below as the source of truth for technical implementation details, affected APIs, migration instructions and deadlines.
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