Two permissions decide which stores can send you requests and which stores you are allowed to request.
In Settings → Network & matching, two options control connection requests:
- Accept blog post requests from — who can send you a request.
- Allow my store to request — which stores you can invite.
Each has three choices:
- Any store — the default.
- Network suggestions only — only stores that match your settings.
- No one — turns requests off in that direction.
If a store limits incoming requests, you may see “This store only accepts requests from network-matched stores.” or “This store does not accept network requests.” when you try to invite it.