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Amazon as a selling channel: complete guide to features, ASINs, approvals, and troubleshooting

Set up your Amazon store, list via ASIN (single or bulk), and resolve common issues.

Introduction

Amazon is one of the world’s largest marketplaces and a powerful selling channel. By connecting Amazon to AutoDS, you can automate listings, price and stock monitoring, and order management—saving time and reducing errors.

 

Benefits

  • Expand your reach: Access Amazon’s massive customer base.

  • Automate your workflow: AutoDS manages listings, monitoring, and orders.

  • Save time: Eliminate repetitive manual tasks.

  • Increase accuracy: Minimize errors in product and order management.

Note: While Amazon gives sellers access to a very large customer base, it also enforces strict customer-oriented policies and competitive catalog rules, which new sellers must be aware of.

 

Quick Jump

  1. Supported features for Amazon stores in AutoDS
  2. Tips for selling on Amazon successfully
  3. Possible Issues & Workarounds

 

Supported features for Amazon stores in AutoDS

With AutoDS, you can streamline your Amazon dropshipping operations. The following features are supported for Amazon stores connected to AutoDS:

  • Adding your Amazon store: Supported for all regions.
    👉 Learn More: How to add an Amazon store

  • Listing products through AutoDS: Amazon enforces strict upload rules.
    👉 Learn More: How to upload products to your Amazon store

  • Editing or deleting products: Modify product details, stock, pricing, descriptions, and monitoring settings directly.

  • Orders: Orders currently display only the country, zip code, city, and state (without full buyer name and address).

⚠️Important:

  • A Professional Amazon Seller account is required to connect AutoDS or any third-party software.

  • Products may remain inactive until Amazon’s approval process is completed.

  • Refunds and claims are often deducted directly from the seller’s balance—plan margins accordingly.

  • Amazon competition is catalog-based; success depends on price, shipping speed, and product availability.

  • Automated tracking updates are not supported. Tracking numbers must be updated manually in your Amazon store.

 

 

Tips for selling on Amazon successfully

Selling on Amazon is different from other platforms. Here are key tips to help you succeed:

  • Prepare product approvals early
    Amazon requires documentation (like invoices and warehouse address). Upload them in advance to avoid inactive listings.

  • Learn Seller Central basics
    Amazon’s dashboard is advanced. Take time to understand product listings, inventory, and return policies before scaling.

  • Plan your margins carefully
    Since Amazon prioritizes buyers, refunds and claims may be deducted from your balance. Add a margin buffer to protect your profits.

  • Compete smart in the catalog system
    Multiple sellers share the same product listing. To “win the button,” combine competitive pricing with fast, reliable shipping.

  • Follow the growth stages

    1. Entry: Learn about approvals and ASINs.

    2. Traction: Stay competitive by monitoring prices and shipping speed.

    3. Scale: Work with faster suppliers and expand your catalog with multiple products.

 

Possible Issues & Workarounds

Issue Workaround
Can’t connect Amazon account Ensure you have a Professional Amazon Seller account and that all required permissions are granted.
Order not automated

Verify automation settings and buyer accounts. Confirm the supplier supports automation.

👉 Learn More: Supported suppliers and marketplaces
Error when uploading a product from drafts

Make sure you are using the correct ASIN and have selected the correct supplier.

👉 Learn More: Amazon uploads troubleshooting