---
title: channelByHandle - GraphQL Admin
description: >-
  Returns a
  [`Channel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel)
  by its unique string handle. The handle is either set explicitly during
  [`channelCreate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/channelCreate)
  or auto-generated from the specification handle and account ID. The channel
  must belong to the calling application.
api_version: 2026-04
source_url:
  html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/channelByHandle'
  md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/channelByHandle.md'
api_name: admin
api_type: graphql
type: query
metadata:
  domain: admin
---

# channel​By​Handle

query

Returns a [`Channel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel) by its unique string handle. The handle is either set explicitly during [`channelCreate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/channelCreate) or auto-generated from the specification handle and account ID. The channel must belong to the calling application.

## Arguments

* handle

  [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

  required

  The unique handle of the [`Channel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel) to return.

***

## Possible returns

* Channel

  [Channel](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel)

  A connection between a Shopify shop and an external selling platform that supports product syndication and optionally order ingestion. Each channel binds a merchant's account on a specific platform — such as Amazon, eBay, Google, or a point-of-sale system — to the shop, establishing the publishing destination for product feeds.

  Sales Channel applications use [`channelCreate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/channelCreate) to establish channels after merchant authentication, and can manage multiple channel connections per app. Each channel is bound to a channel specification that declares the platform's regional coverage, capabilities, and requirements.

  Use channels to manage where catalog items are syndicated, track publication status across platforms, and control [`Product`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) visibility for different selling destinations.

  * account​Id

    [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

    The unique account ID for the merchant on the external platform. This value is opaque to Shopify — its format is determined by the channel, such as an Amazon Seller ID or Google Merchant Center ID.

  * account​Name

    [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

    The merchant-facing name for the external account. Displayed in Shopify Admin wherever the channel connection is referenced, such as in Markets and order attribution.

  * app

    [App!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App)

    non-null

    The underlying app used by the channel.

  * collection​Publications​V3

    [Resource​Publication​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ResourcePublicationConnection)

    non-null

    The list of collection publications. Each record represents information about the publication of a collection.

    * first

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      ### Arguments

      The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * after

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * last

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * before

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * reverse

      [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

  * collections

    [Collection​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/CollectionConnection)

    non-null

    The list of collections published to the channel.

    * first

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      ### Arguments

      The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * after

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * last

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * before

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * reverse

      [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

  * handle

    [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

    non-null

    A unique, human-readable identifier for the channel within the shop. Set during [`channelCreate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/channelCreate) or auto-generated from the specification handle and account ID. Use with [`channelByHandle`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/channelByHandle) for lookups.

  * has​Collection

    [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

    non-null

    Whether the collection is available to the channel.

    * id

      [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID)

      required

      ### Arguments

      The collection ID to check.

    ***

  * id

    [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID)

    non-null

    A globally-unique ID.

  * name

    [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

    non-null

    The name of the channel.

  * product​Publications​V3

    [Resource​Publication​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ResourcePublicationConnection)

    non-null

    The list of product publication records for products published to this channel.

    * first

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      ### Arguments

      The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * after

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * last

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * before

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * reverse

      [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

  * products

    [Product​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ProductConnection)

    non-null

    The list of products published to the channel.

    * first

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      ### Arguments

      The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * after

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * last

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * before

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * reverse

      [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

  * products​Count

    [Count](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Count)

    Retrieves the total count of [`products`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) published to a specific sales channel. Limited to a maximum of 10000 by default.

    * query

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      ### Arguments

      A filter made up of terms, connectives, modifiers, and comparators. You can apply one or more filters to a query. Learn more about [Shopify API search syntax](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/search-syntax).

      * * default

          string

        * barcode

          string

        * bundles

          boolean

        * category\_id

          string

        * collection\_id

          id

        * combined\_listing\_role

          string

        * created\_at

          time

        * delivery\_profile\_id

          id

        * error\_feedback

          string

        - Filter by a case-insensitive search of multiple fields in a document.

        - Example:

          * `query=Bob Norman`
          * `query=title:green hoodie`

          Filter by the product variant [`barcode`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-barcode) field.

        - Example:

          * `barcode:ABC-abc-1234`

          Filter by a [product bundle](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/product-merchandising/bundles). A product bundle is a set of two or more related products, which are commonly offered at a discount.

        - Example:

          * `bundles:true`

          Filter by the product [category ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product#field-category) (`product.category.id`). A product category is the category of a product from [Shopify's Standard Product Taxonomy](https://shopify.github.io/product-taxonomy/releases/unstable/?categoryId=sg-4-17-2-17).

        - Example:

          * `category_id:sg-4-17-2-17`

          Filter by the collection [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Collection#field-id) field.

        - Example:

          * `collection_id:108179161409`

          Filter by the role of the product in a [combined listing](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/product-merchandising/combined-listings).

        - Valid values:

          * `parent`
          * `child`
          * `no_role`

          Example:

          * `combined_listing_role:parent`

          Filter by the date and time when the product was created.

        - Example:

          * `created_at:>'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'`
          * `created_at:<now`
          * `created_at:<='2024'`

          Filter by the delivery profile [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DeliveryProfile#field-id) field.

        - Example:

          * `delivery_profile_id:108179161409`

          Filter by products with publishing errors.

      * * gift\_card

          boolean

        * handle

          string

        * has\_only\_composites

          boolean

        * has\_only\_default\_variant

          boolean

        * has\_variant\_with\_components

          boolean

        * id

          id

        * inventory\_total

          integer

        * is\_price\_reduced

          boolean

        * metafields.{namespace}.{key}

          mixed

        * out\_of\_stock\_somewhere

          boolean

        * price

          bigdecimal

        * product\_configuration\_owner

          string

        * product\_publication\_status

          string

        * product\_type

          string

        * publication\_ids

          string

        * publishable\_status

          string

        * published\_at

          time

        * published\_status

          string

        * sku

          string

        * status

          string

        * tag

          string

        * tag\_not

          string

        * title

          string

        * tracks\_inventory

          boolean

        * updated\_at

          time

        * variant\_id

          id

        * variant\_title

          string

        * vendor

          string

        - Filter by the product [`isGiftCard`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product#field-isgiftcard) field.

        - Example:

          * `gift_card:true`

          Filter by a comma-separated list of product [handles](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/products#argument-query-filter-handle).

        - Example:

          * `handle:the-minimal-snowboard`

          Filter by products that have only composite variants.

        - Example:

          * `has_only_composites:true`

          Filter by products that have only a default variant. A default variant is the only variant if no other variants are specified.

        - Example:

          * `has_only_default_variant:true`

          Filter by products that have variants with associated components.

        - Example:

          * `has_variant_with_components:true`

          Filter by `id` range.

        - Example:

          * `id:1234`
          * `id:>=1234`
          * `id:<=1234`

          Filter by inventory count.

        - Example:

          * `inventory_total:0`
          * `inventory_total:>150`
          * `inventory_total:>=200`

          Filter by products that have a reduced price. For more information, refer to the [`CollectionRule`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/CollectionRule) object.

        - Example:

          * `is_price_reduced:true`

          Filters resources by metafield value. Format: `metafields.{namespace}.{key}:{value}`. Learn more about [querying by metafield value](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/query-by-metafield-value).

        - Example:

          * `metafields.custom.on_sale:true`
          * `metafields.product.material:"gid://shopify/Metaobject/43458085"`

          Filter by products that are out of stock in at least one location.

        - Example:

          * `out_of_stock_somewhere:true`

          Filter by the product variant [`price`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Productvariant#field-price) field.

        - Example:

          * `price:100.57`

          Filter by the app [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-id) field.

        - Example:

          * `product_configuration_owner:10001`

          Filter by channel approval process status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#field-Channel.fields.app) (`Channel.app.id`) and one of the valid values. For simple visibility checks, use [published\_status](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/products#argument-query-filter-publishable_status) instead.

        - Valid values:

          * `* {channel_app_id}-approved`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-rejected`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-needs_action`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-awaiting_review`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-published`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-demoted`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-scheduled`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-provisionally_published`

          Example:

          * `product_publication_status:189769876-approved`

          Filter by a comma-separated list of [product types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/product-type).

        - Example:

          * `product_type:snowboard`

          Filter by a comma-separated list of publication IDs that are associated with the product.

        - Example:

          * `publication_ids:184111530305,184111694145`

          **Deprecated:** This parameter is deprecated as of 2025-12 and will be removed in a future API version. Use [published\_status](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/products#argument-query-filter-publishable_status) for visibility checks. Filter by the publishable status of the resource on a channel. The value is a composite of the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) and one of the valid status values.

        - Valid values:

          * `* {channel_app_id}-unset`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-pending`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-approved`
          * `* {channel_app_id}-not_approved`

          Example:

          * `publishable_status:580111-unset`
          * `publishable_status:580111-pending`

          Filter by the date and time when the product was published to the online store and other sales channels.

        - Example:

          * `published_at:>2020-10-21T23:39:20Z`
          * `published_at:<now`
          * `published_at:<=2024`

          Filter resources by their visibility and publication state on a channel. Online store channel filtering: - `online_store_channel`: Returns all resources in the online store channel, regardless of publication status. - `published`/`visible`: Returns resources that are published to the online store. - `unpublished`: Returns resources that are not published to the online store. Channel-specific filtering using a channel ID, channel handle, [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`), or app handle with suffixes: - `{id_or_handle}-published`: Returns resources published to the specified channel. - `{id_or_handle}-visible`: Same as `{id_or_handle}-published` (kept for backwards compatibility). - `{id_or_handle}-intended`: Returns resources added to the channel but not yet published. - `{id_or_handle}-hidden`: Returns resources not added to the channel or not published. Other: - `unavailable`: Returns resources not published to any channel.

        - Valid values:

          * `online_store_channel`
          * `published`
          * `visible`
          * `unpublished`
          * `* {channel_id_or_handle}-published`
          * `* {channel_id_or_handle}-visible`
          * `* {channel_id_or_handle}-intended`
          * `* {channel_id_or_handle}-hidden`
          * `* {channel_app_id_or_handle}-published`
          * `* {channel_app_id_or_handle}-visible`
          * `* {channel_app_id_or_handle}-intended`
          * `* {channel_app_id_or_handle}-hidden`
          * `unavailable`

          Example:

          * `published_status:online_store_channel`
          * `published_status:published`
          * `published_status:580111-published`
          * `published_status:580111-hidden`
          * `published_status:my-channel-handle-published`
          * `published_status:unavailable`

          Filter by the product variant [`sku`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-sku) field. [Learn more about SKUs](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/sku).

        - Example:

          * `sku:XYZ-12345`

          Filter by a comma-separated list of statuses. You can use statuses to manage inventory. Shopify only displays products with an `ACTIVE` status in online stores, sales channels, and apps.

        - Valid values:

          * `active` Default
          * `archived`
          * `draft`

          Example:

          * `status:active,draft`

          Filter objects by the `tag` field.

        - Example:

          * `tag:my_tag`

          Filter by objects that don’t have the specified tag.

        - Example:

          * `tag_not:my_tag`

          Filter by the product [`title`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product#field-title) field.

        - Example:

          * `title:The Minimal Snowboard`

          Filter by products that have [inventory tracking](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/inventory/getting-started-with-inventory/set-up-inventory-tracking) enabled.

        - Example:

          * `tracks_inventory:true`

          Filter by the date and time when the product was last updated.

        - Example:

          * `updated_at:>'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'`
          * `updated_at:<now`
          * `updated_at:<='2024'`

          Filter by the product variant [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-id) field.

        - Example:

          * `variant_id:45779434701121`

          Filter by the product variant [`title`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-title) field.

        - Example:

          * `variant_title:'Special ski wax'`

          Filter by the origin or source of the product. Learn more about [vendors and managing vendor information](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/managing-vendor-info).

          Example:

          * `vendor:Snowdevil`
          * `vendor:Snowdevil OR vendor:Icedevil`

    * limit

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      Default:10000

      The upper bound on count value before returning a result. Use `null` to have no limit.

    ***

  * resource​Feedback

    [App​Feedback](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AppFeedback)

    The resource feedback for the channel. Returns `null` when no active feedback exists—for example, after `shopResourceFeedbackCreate` is called with `state: ACCEPTED`, which clears the feedback signal. A `null` result is expected and means the channel has no outstanding feedback.

  * specification​Handle

    [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

    The handle of the [channel specification](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/sales-channels/channel-config-extension) bound to this channel. The specification declares the channel's regional coverage, capabilities, and requirements, and is deployed by the Sales Channel application via `shopify app deploy`.

  * supports​Future​Publishing

    [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

    non-null

    Whether the channel supports future publishing.

  * navigation​Items

    [\[Navigation​Item!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/NavigationItem)

    non-nullDeprecated

  * overview​Path

    [URL](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/URL)

    Deprecated

  * product​Publications

    [Product​Publication​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ProductPublicationConnection)

    non-nullDeprecated

    * first

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      ### Arguments

      The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * after

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * last

      [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int)

      The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * before

      [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String)

      The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql).

    * reverse

      [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean)

      Default:false

      Reverse the order of the underlying list.

    ***

***

## Examples

* ### channelByHandle reference