How to choose the right selling channel and add a store to AutoDS

Introduction

If you’re just getting started with AutoDS, the first step is to connect your store. AutoDS supports many popular platforms—including Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok, and more—so you can manage multiple stores from one place.

This guide will help you choose the store type you want to connect and walk you through what to do next. Once your store is connected, you’ll be able to import products, automate order
fulfillment, and save time managing your entire business—all from your AutoDS dashboard.

Benefits

Centralized management of all your product listings and orders
Automation tools to streamline your workflow
Real-time syncing between your store and AutoDS
Save time and reduce manual tasks

Prerequisites

Before connecting your selling channel to AutoDS, make sure you meet the following requirements:

Create an AutoDS account

Sign up on the official AutoDS website and select the subscription plan that best fits your business needs.

Have an active subscription with your selling channel

Each selling channel (e.g., eBay, Shopify, Amazon) requires its own active plan—this is managed separately from your AutoDS subscription.
Store must be fully set up and verified

We recommend that your store be active, fully set up, and approved by the selling channel before connecting it to AutoDS. To confirm this, try uploading a product directly from the selling channel to ensure there are no blockers.

⚠️ Important: If you register via a selling channel (e.g., Shopify, Wix), your account will be restricted to only connecting stores from that specific platform.

Choosing your Selling Channel

This table provides a quick comparison of all selling channels supported by AutoDS. It highlights the key features helping you choose the best one for your business needs.

Selling Channel	Best For	Key Notes
eBay – API	Sellers who want to sell on a large marketplace with built-in buyer traffic and full automation. → How to add an eBay API store → What is the difference between eBay API and non-API?	Built-in traffic from eBay’s marketplace. Partial reliance on external marketing. Requires API access.
eBay – NON-API	Sellers who want to sell on eBay but prefer manual control. → How to add an eBay non-API store	Still benefits from eBay’s audience, but with fewer automation features.
Shopify	Sellers looking to build a custom online store with full branding control. → How to add a Shopify store	Easy to use, highly scalable, and also offers AI-powered tools to help pre-build your store and streamline setup. You manage your own traffic.
Facebook Store	Sellers who want to leverage their social media presence to drive sales. → How to add a Facebook store	Great for connecting with followers. Limited store customization.
Wix	Beginners or small businesses who want an easy drag-and-drop online store setup. → How to add a Wix store	Good for local or niche sales. You manage your own traffic.
WooCommerce	Tech-savvy users who want full control over a WordPress-based store. → How to add a WooCommerce store	Highly customizable but requires hosting and web development knowledge.
Amazon	Sellers targeting a high-volume, global marketplace with built-in buyer demand. → How to add an Amazon store	Built-in traffic, high competition, and strict policy enforcement.
Etsy	Creators selling handmade, vintage, or artistic goods to a niche audience. → How to add an Etsy store	Built-in buyer base, but limited to specific product types.
TikTok Shop (US only)	Sellers using short-form video content and influencer marketing to drive product interest. → How to add a TikTok store	Strong for viral, impulse-driven sales. You’ll need to create or manage engaging content. TikTok has strict category restrictions, and some items may require certifications that AutoDS does not provide. For full details, refer to TikTok’s official guidelines.

Not sure which store to connect first?

Start with the platform where you already have active listings or the one you're most comfortable with. You can always add more stores later. AutoDS supports a multi-selling channel, allowing you to manage all your shops in one place.

Store already connected before

If you’ve already added the same store to another AutoDS account, you may encounter an error when trying to connect it again. This happens because the system detects that the trial period has already been used for that store.

To proceed, you have two options:

To connect a store that was previously linked to another AutoDS account, a subscription plan purchase is required for your new account. Even if this is your first time using the new AutoDS account, you'll need to upgrade your plan to successfully add the store.
If you’d like to regain access to the previous AutoDS account, follow the steps below:

If your old account was deleted:

Register again using the same email and password.
Make sure to log out of any active AutoDS account before doing this.
Once an account is deleted, any prior trial access cannot be restored. If the account is reopened, a new paid plan must be selected, irrespective of previous trial consumption.

Possible Issues & Workarounds

Issue	Explanation	Solution
Authorization failed	Incorrect login details or permissions were denied.	Double-check your credentials and make sure you’ve granted all permissions.
Store not appearing	The connection was not completed properly.	Try reconnecting the store or refreshing the page.
Platform not supported	You’re trying to connect a store that AutoDS doesn’t support.	Make sure your store is on a supported platform. You can view the full list of supported platforms when selecting your store type or at autods.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I connect more than one selling channel?
A: Yes, you can connect multiple selling channels to AutoDS as long as you registered through AutoDS’s official website. If you registered directly through a partner’s app store (such as Shopify or Wix), your account will be limited to connecting only that specific selling channel.

Q: Do I need a paid AutoDS plan to connect a store?
A: To connect a store, you must start with the $0.99 trial for each selling channel. This gives you access to the core platform features without committing to a full subscription right away.

Q: Can I remove or replace a store later?
A: Yes. You can manage your connected stores under the “Stores” tab in your AutoDS account. From there, you can remove, replace, or add more stores according to the plan that you choose.