# Shopify for Developers Password Protected Shop Dev flows on Shopify Theme CLI v3.83.x and older to be deprecated

- Product: Shopify for Developers (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/shopify-developers)
- Vendor: Shopify
- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://shopify.dev/changelog/password-protected-shop-dev-flows-on-shopify-theme-cli-v3-83-x-and-older-to-be-deprecated
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Starting October 1, 2026, Theme commands on Shopify CLI for password protected storefronts will require version 3.84.0 or later . Versions 3.83.x and earlier will no longer be supported for theme deve…

- **deprecated** — Shopify CLI versions 3.83.x and earlier for theme commands on password protected storefronts will no longer be supported starting October 1, 2026