Want to make your Shopify store feel more welcoming? One simple but powerful way to personalize the shopping experience is by changing the generic “Your Account” title to a friendly “Welcome [Customer’s Name]” message. This small tweak can make customers feel valued and improve brand loyalty.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through why this matters, the benefits, and step-by-step instructions (with video!) to customize this text in Shopify. Let’s get started! 🚀

Why Change “Your Account” to “Welcome [Customer’s Name]”?

Personalization is key in eCommerce. Here’s why this change is worth making:

✅ Boosts Customer Connection – Seeing their name makes shoppers feel recognized and valued.

✅ Improves User Experience – A friendly greeting feels more inviting than a generic label.

✅ Increases Trust & Loyalty – Personal touches encourage repeat visits and purchases.

✅ Sets Your Brand Apart – Small details like this differentiate you from competitors.

How to Change “Your Account” to “Welcome [Customer’s Name]” in Shopify

Method 1: Edit Theme Code (Liquid) – Recommended for Full Control

Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes → Actions → Edit Code

Locate the file customer/account.liquid (or similar)

Find the <h1>Your Account</h1> (or similar heading)

Replace it with:

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<h1>Welcome, {{ customer.first_name }}!</h1>

Save Changes

📌 Pro Tip: Add a fallback in case the customer isn’t logged in:

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<h1>{% if customer %}Welcome, {{ customer.first_name }}!{% else %}Your Account{% endif %}</h1>

Method 2: Use a Shopify App (No Coding Needed)

If you’re not comfortable editing code, try apps like:

Langify (for multilingual stores)

Rewardify (for loyalty & personalization)

📹 Watch Our Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: 

Bonus: Further Personalization Tips

🔹 Add a welcome message in the account dashboard

🔹 Customize emails with the customer’s name

🔹 Use dynamic content (e.g., “Welcome back, [Name]!”)

Final Thoughts

Changing “Your Account” to “Welcome [Customer’s Name]” is a quick Shopify tweak with big rewards. It enhances personalization, improves UX, and strengthens brand loyalty—all with just a few lines of code or a simple app.