`expiresIn` field added to `DelegateAccessToken` type
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on April 01, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, New, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-04.
What changed
We have introduced an expiresIn field to the DelegateAccessToken type, which is returned by the delegateAccessTokenCreate mutation. This addition allows app developers using delegate tokens to know precisely when their tokens will expire. The expiresIn field provides the number of seconds remaining until the token expires, aligning with the data available through the REST Admin API's delegate endpoint. This feature is particularly beneficial when the expiresIn input is not specified, causing the delegate token to inherit the parent token's Time to Live (TTL). Previously, developers had no means to ascertain the expiration time of such tokens.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review whether the new capability is relevant to your app. If you plan to use it, test the affected API or workflow before adopting it in production.
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