# Deprecating explicit access grants for app-owned metafields — Shopify developer changelog
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## Deprecating explicit access grants for app-owned metafields

[Specifying grants for specific apps](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/2024-07/objects/MetafieldAccess#field-grants) on app-owned metafields is now deprecated. New apps will not be able to use this feature effective immediately. Existing apps will continue to have access.

*Published: September 30, 2024*
Tags: API, Deprecation Announcement
Link: https://shopify.dev/changelog/deprecating-explicit-access-grants-for-app-owned-metafields

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