AutoDS Finder: How to find profitable dropshipping products

Introduction

The AutoDS Finder helps you save time and effort by sourcing hot-selling products and uploading them directly to your store. Instead of spending hours on manual research, Finder provides curated products from supported suppliers.

With features like bulk upload, scheduled uploads, and recurring imports, you can streamline your product sourcing and ensure a consistent flow of items in your store.

Benefits

Save hours of manual product research
Access curated lists of trending products from multiple suppliers
Optimize your catalog with minimal effort
Automate daily product imports using recurring uploads
Stay consistent with store activity and product updates
Scale your business efficiently

Please note that AutoDS Finder does not work for Amazon stores.

What is AutoDS Finder

The AutoDS Finder is a product sourcing tool that helps dropshippers quickly find profitable products.

Instead of manually searching for hours, AutoDS scans different selling platforms for products with proven sales history, then looks for the same or similar items from supported suppliers.

With Finder, you can:

Select products by sales performance.
Upload items individually or in bulk.
Schedule uploads or set them to recur automatically.

Access Finder from your sidebar: Add Products → AutoDS Finder.

Finder credits and packages

Each product upload consumes credits depending on its category.

You start with 400 free credits when you register.
After that, credits can be purchased. Larger packages reduce the cost per credit.

You can buy credits by clicking the 'Buy more' link next to your credit balance:

⚠️ Important:

AutoDS Finder Credits are deducted only if a draft is created or a product is successfully scheduled for upload.

They are non-refundable once used.

The AutoDS Finder helps you discover trending products with strong sales potential, making selection easier. Keep in mind that it tracks market trends and platform data only, not real-time stock, prices, or shipping terms—so refunds aren’t available if conditions don’t match your preferences. If you find a similar product from another supplier with better terms, you can use that to your advantage, but credits won’t be refunded in these cases.

Packages:

Buying larger bundles reduces the cost per credit. Package pricing may vary, so always confirm current prices in your account.

Supported suppliers

Finder supports a wide range of suppliers, including:

AliExpress
Walmart
Home Depot
Banggood
Costco
Costway
And more suppliers are being added regularly

⚠️ Important: Finder supports sourcing from Amazon, but Amazon stores cannot use Finder as a selling channel.

Uploading options

When using Finder, you can choose between:

Immediate upload: Products are uploaded instantly to your store.
👉 Learn More: Import products to your store with AutoDS: full guide to all methods
Scheduled upload: You can select a specific date and time to upload products.
Recurring upload: Automates daily uploads at the time you choose, ensuring your store is always refreshed with new products.
👉 Learn More: How to Set a Recurring Upload with the AutoDS Finder?
Bulk upload: After selecting your desired categories, you’ll be directed to the bulk upload page, where you can decide between immediate, scheduled, or recurring.

How to set a recurring import

In Finder, select the category, quantity of products, supplier, and region.
At the import stage, click the arrow (^) and select Publish Recurring.
Choose the daily time you want the uploads to occur and click on "Next".
You will see this notification.

⚠️ Important: Please note that the time you select is according to your time zone. If you have a VA working for you who sets recurring uploads to your selling channels from the Finder, he will see his time zone, so you need to make sure you convert the required time of upload.

Managing recurring uploads

To review or edit recurring imports, go to Drafts → Recurring.

#	Column	Description
1	Date	The next upload date
2	Store	The store where the recurring upload is set
3	Quantity	The total number of products in this upload
4	Products Category	The Finder category you selected (based on sales per month)
5	Supplier	The source site chosen for the upload
6	Upload time	The scheduled hour of the upload
7	Edit	Clicking the pencil icon lets you edit the recurring upload (Finder category, daily quantity, supplier, region, and upload time)
8	Pause	Clicking the pause icon will pause the recurring upload. Click again to reactivate it.
9	Delete	Permanently removes the recurring upload

Note: Recurring uploads do not generate email notifications. Always check the Drafts → Recurring section to monitor activity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How long does an upload take?
A: Uploads may take up to 8 hours depending on the supplier’s platform.

Q: Will I receive the same products as other users?
A: Each user receives unique Finder results. Once a product is uploaded by someone, it is removed from the available pool.

Q: When are credits deducted?
A: Credits are deducted only if a draft is created or the product is scheduled for upload.

Q: Can I create multiple recurring uploads?
A: Yes. You can set up recurring uploads for different suppliers, categories, or stores.

Q: Will recurring uploads add the same products every day?
A: Finder selects new hot-selling products daily, so you’ll always receive fresh product suggestions.

Q: Can I edit recurring upload settings later?
A: Yes. Use the Edit (pencil icon) in the Recurring section to adjust settings at any time.

Q: Why does the number of products decrease automatically when I set uploads?
A: The system applies a maximum of 500 products or 30% of your plan quota per upload. This ensures account stability and balanced usage.

Q: Do I get email notifications when recurring uploads run?
A: All recurring uploads are displayed in Drafts → Recurring, where you can monitor and manage them directly.