Magento 2 facilitates multiple websites within one Magento installation.
In such a case, the merchant can restrict or allow customers to use the same customer account information for all the websites or the customer has to create another account as he/she will not be able to access other websites with the same account credentials.
Therefore, to configure customer account scope means to share customer account information to multiple websites or not.
The post shows the method to configure customer account scope in Magento 2
Steps to Configure Customer Account Scope in Magento 2:
Login to Magento 2 admin panel
Navigate to Stores > Settings > Configuration
Select the Customer Configuration under the Customers section.
Expand Account Sharing Options section
In Share Customer Accounts in Magento 2, select Per Website or Global based on your business requirement.
- Global – Select this option to share customer account information with every website and store in the Magento 2 installation.
- Per website – Select this option to limit customer account information to the website where the account was created.
Click Save Config
That’s it.
Also remember when configuring customer account scope in Magento 2, it’s vital to maintain an organized and up-to-date customer database. This involves having the capability to delete customer accounts that are inactive or unnecessary, ensuring that your data stays accurate and secure.
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