Welcome to AutoDS: A quick start guide for beginners and new users
Get started with AutoDS – your all-in-one solution for streamlined dropshipping automation and management.
Introduction
Welcome to AutoDS! Whether you’re just getting started or optimizing your existing business, AutoDS provides a powerful set of tools to automate and simplify your dropshipping workflow — from product sourcing to order fulfillment and beyond.
In this guide, you’ll get an overview of the main features, including how to upload products, manage orders, set automation, monitor pricing, and handle payments and invoices.
Benefits
- Automated product importing from top suppliers
- Efficient order management and fulfillment automation
- Pricing and stock monitoring multiple times per day
- Flexible settings for customizing your store operations
- All-in-one dashboard for complete business control
Quick Jump
Easy ways to start your journey with AutoDS
Starting a dropshipping business with AutoDS is simple and fast. To help you begin smoothly and set yourself up for success, here are a few expert tips from our team.
What is AutoDS?
AutoDS is an all-in-one dropshipping platform that connects products from supported suppliers to your online store (selling channel). It gives you access to tools that help you:
- Upload and import products in a few clicks
- Automate order fulfillment
- Monitor best-selling items
- Optimize your operations with advanced features
👉 Learn more about our special features
📘 New to dropshipping? Start here
Step 1: Choose your selling channel
AutoDS supports different types of selling channels, and each one has its own advantages.
🛒 Shopify, Wix & WooCommerce
- Create and customize your own online store
- Full control over branding and layout
- Requires marketing efforts to drive traffic
🛒 eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Amazon, Etsy, & TikTok
- Sell through marketplace platforms with built-in audiences
- Limited design/customization
- Organic traffic is possible, but ads help increase visibility
Some selling channels have regional restrictions, so make sure to choose one that supports the country or region where you want to sell.
Also, each platform has its own subscription plan, which is separate from your AutoDS subscription and must be paid directly through the selling channel.
💡 Regardless of the platform, marketing is always essential to grow your business.
Step 2: Set up your suppliers and upload products
After choosing your selling channel, the next step is to select products from the AutoDS Marketplace or supported suppliers.
Before uploading products:
- Go to Settings and configure your preferences for each supplier you plan to work with. These settings will only apply to new product uploads, so it’s best to set them up in advance to avoid extra work later.
- Not all suppliers support automated order processing, so it’s important to choose the right ones for your needs.
📘 Learn how to configure your Supplier Settings
📘 Learn how to upload products to your store
❗Important: Always upload products through AutoDS
To ensure your products are monitored and eligible for automation, always upload them using the AutoDS platform.
If you upload directly from your selling channel, the products will be marked as “untracked”, which means they won’t be monitored for price and stock changes, and auto-ordering (if available) won’t work.
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- How to Set Up the Pricing Settings of Your Products?
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- How Does AutoDS Monitor the Suppliers on Amazon?
Step 3: Choose how to handle your orders
This is an important step in setting up your dropshipping operations. In AutoDS, there are three ways to manage your orders, and it’s essential to understand how each one works so you can choose the best fit for your business:
📥 Manual Orders
You’ll place the order yourself directly on the supplier’s website using your buyer’s shipping details. This includes:
- Manually copying and pasting the customer’s information
- Paying for the product on the supplier’s site
- Manually updating the order status, tracking number, and handling returns
This method gives you full control but requires more time and effort.
📦 Auto-Orders with your own Buyer Account
AutoDS supports auto-ordering for the selected suppliers: Amazon (US, UK, DE, FR, AU) and AliExpress.
With this method, you link your own buyer account inside AutoDS, and you can choose between:
- Fully automating the order placement, or
- Only converting tracking numbers and receiving updates
📘 Learn how to add your buyer account and set it up correctly
✅ Fulfilled by AutoDS (FBA)
With Fulfilled by AutoDS, the system will place the order for you. Everything is automated — from order placement to tracking and status updates.
This is ideal for sellers with a high volume of orders or working with multiple suppliers, as it saves a significant amount of time and reduces manual work.
📘 Learn more about Fulfilled by AutoDS and how it works
Want a complete comparison and deeper explanation? 👉 Check this full guide on how to handle orders
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- How to Set Up the AutoDS Auto-Ordering Service?
- A Full Overview of AutoDS' Orders Page
- How Can I Filter My Orders?
- How to Edit Your Order?
AutoDS Special Features
Now that you understand the basics, here are some built-in tools and features to boost your productivity and profits that can help you succeed in your dropshipping journey with AutoDS.
Upload products faster directly from AutoDS — no need to browse supplier websites manually. It saves you time and helps you find winning products faster.
🧩 AutoDS Helper Chrome Extension
Helps you quickly import products from supported suppliers like Amazon and AliExpress directly into your AutoDS account. It also supports bulk uploads, address copying for manual orders, and product data extraction.
Automatically searches for high-potential, profitable products based on performance data and trends. Great for beginners or anyone short on time.
Offer customizable products like t-shirts, mugs, and more, with no inventory needed.
AutoDS connects you with print-on-demand suppliers to create and ship products on demand, based on your customer’s design or selection.
See which dropshipping products are trending in real ads across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Use this insight to find proven products and create effective marketing strategies.
Access a curated list of the most popular and trending items across AutoDS suppliers, which is updated regularly based on real data.
Discover expert-selected items with high conversion potential, already researched by the AutoDS team to save you time and effort.
Submit a sourcing request, and AutoDS will try to locate similar products for you, often with better pricing or stock availability.
Account Management
In the following articles, you’ll find everything you need to manage your AutoDS account — including how to access your invoices, update your payment method, and adjust your subscription plan.
- Where Can I View My AutoDS Payments History?
- How Can I Change the Password of My AutoDS Account?
- How Can I Change My Payment Method?
- How Can I Change My Subscription Plan?
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