Introduction
Creating a Shopify store has never been easier. With the AutoDS AI Pre-Built Shopify Store, you can launch your store in just a few minutes.
Based on your selected niche, AutoDS builds a fully set-up store that is ready to sell — saving you time and effort. To help you start faster, the store includes 5 to 8 hand-picked products from a curated selection. After setup, you can easily add more products from the AutoDS marketplace tailored to your niche.
Benefits
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Launch a Shopify store in minutes with AI-generated setup
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Save time with a ready-to-sell store, fully structured and hassle-free
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Start selling immediately with 5–8 curated products preloaded
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Add additional products from the AutoDS marketplace tailored to your niche
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Customize banners, layout, and products anytime after setup
Quick Jump
Prerequisites and price
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This feature is available for new store creation only. It does not support connecting existing Shopify stores.
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Complete the registration only through official AutoDS pages (website or platform), not through third-party sources like Shopify.
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At the end of the store configuration, you must choose and purchase a Shopify plan (this payment is separate from your AutoDS subscription).
Pricing:
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$1 for the first month
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After that, billing follows the Shopify subscription plan you selected during setup
👉 Learn More: Subscription plans
Step-by-step guide
Adding your store
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Log in to your AutoDS account.
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From the left menu, click the pen icon.
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In the pop-up, click + Add Store.
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Select Shopify as your selling channel.
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Choose Use AI to generate a pre-built Shopify store.
Build your Shopify store
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Select your niche – Choose the category that best represents your business.
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Choose homepage banners – Pick two images that will be added to your store’s homepage. (You can change them later.)
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Create your Shopify account – You’ll be redirected to Shopify to create your login and set up your account.
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Activate your Shopify store – Choose a plan, add a credit card as payment method, and subscribe to Shopify.
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Install the AutoDS app – Go to the Shopify App Store, install AutoDS, and you’ll be redirected back to the platform.
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Customize and publish your store – Click Customize My Store, then uncheck Restrict access to visitors with password to make the store live.
⚠️ Important:
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If Shopify does not approve your payment, a pop-up warning will appear. Review your payment details before continuing.
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You won’t be able to publish your pre-built store until the issue is resolved. For additional help, contact Shopify Support.
Possible Issues & Workarounds
| Issue | Workaround |
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| Setup fails when done outside AutoDS | Always complete the setup only through the AutoDS platform. Do not manually install the AutoDS app before finishing. |
| Products added directly in Shopify show as untracked |
Always add products through AutoDS. If uploaded directly on Shopify, items will be marked as Untracked. 👉 Learn More: |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use this feature with an existing Shopify store?
A: This feature is only available for creating a new Shopify store. It doesn’t support connecting to an existing one. If you already have a Shopify store, you’ll need to create a new one in order to use the AI pre-built store feature.
Q: Why are there products in my store that I didn’t upload myself?
A: As part of the AI pre-built store feature, AutoDS automatically adds 5 to 8 hand-picked products based on your selected niche. This helps you get started faster with a ready-to-sell store.
If you don’t like any of the products, no worries — you can easily delete them and add new ones that better match your preferences.
Q: Can I customize the store after it’s built?
A: Yes! Once the store is generated, you can fully customize it directly on your Shopify account — including products, banners, and layout — to match your brand.
Q: I accidentally installed the AutoDS app manually before completing the setup. What should I do?
A: We recommend uninstalling the AutoDS app from your Shopify account first. Then, go back to the AutoDS platform and restart the setup process to ensure everything connects properly.
Q: I uploaded a product directly through Shopify, but it doesn’t appear on my Products Page. How can I fix that?
A: To ensure full tracking and syncing, products should always be added through the AutoDS platform. If you upload them directly to Shopify, they’ll be marked as Untracked, meaning AutoDS won’t monitor stock or price changes.
First, check if your product appears under Untracked Products. If it does, you can follow our guide to connect it.
If the product doesn’t show up, try syncing your store again by renewing the token.
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Q: What should I do if my Shopify payment isn’t approved?
A: If your payment isn’t approved, you’ll see a pop-up warning during the setup process. You’ll need to review and update your payment details before your store can go live.
If the issue persists, we recommend reaching out directly to Shopify Support for further assistance.
Q: I don’t want to publish my store yet. I’d like to keep it invisible until I finish setting it up. What should I do?
A: To use the Pre-Built Store with AI feature, your Shopify store needs to be published in order to complete the setup properly.
Once the process is finished, you can go into your Shopify settings and re-enable password protection to make the store private again until you’re ready to launch.