Onboarding Guide: AliExpress Shopify Connector

Onboarding Guide: AliExpress Shopify Connector

Onboarding Guide

Step 1:  Create a custom app

Enable custom app development from the Shopify control panel.

You must either be the store owner or a staff member with the Enable App Development permission to enable custom app development.

  1. From your Shopify dashboard, click on Settings > Apps & Sales Channels.

  2. Click on Develop applications.

  3. Click on Allow custom application development.

How to create and install a custom application?

Step 1:  Create a custom app

Before you can start syncing products, inventory, and orders between Shopify and AliExpress, you need to create a custom app in your Shopify store and connect it to the CedCommerce AliExpress app.

This setup is done once and takes only a few minutes.

Step 1: Create a custom app on Shopify

Enable custom app development

Before creating a custom app, you must enable custom app development in your Shopify admin. You must be the store owner or have the Enable app development permission.

Steps:

  1. Log in to your Shopify Admin.

  2. Go to Settings > Apps.

  3. Click Develop applications.

  4. Click Build apps in Dev Dashboard.

Create and install a custom application

Follow the steps below to create your custom app:

  1. From your Shopify dashboard, go to Settings > Apps.

  2. Click Develop apps.

  3. Click Build apps in Dev Dashboard.

  4. Click Create an application.

  5. In the modal window, enter the application name (for example: AliExpress Integration).

  6. Click Create application. Configure the custom app

After creating the app, configure the following settings carefully.

Disable embedded app and add App URL


  1. Open the App setup section.

  2. Disable Embed app in Shopify admin.

  3. In the App URL field, enter:
    https://aliexpress.cifapps.com/

Select Webhooks API version

  • Select 2025-04 as the Webhooks API version.

Configure access scopes

Under Access → Scopes, add the following permissions exactly as listed:


  • read_products

  • read_inventory

  • write_orders

  • write_fulfillments

  • read_locations

  • write_merchant_managed_fulfillment_orders

Ensure all scopes are selected correctly before proceeding.

Enable legacy install flow and add Redirect URL


  1. Enable Use legacy install flow.

  2. Add the following Redirect URL:

https://aliexpress-api-backend.cifapps.com/apiconnect/request/commenceAuth?sAppId=2

Release the application


  1. Click Release to activate the app.

  2. Go to Settings inside the app.

  3. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.

  4. Save these credentials securely. You will need them in the next step.

Register on the CedCommerce AliExpress app


  1. Open the CedCommerce AliExpress app registration page.

  2. Click Register.

  3. Enter the required details:

    • Platform: Shopify

    • First name

    • Last name

    • Username

    • Email address

    • Password

  4. Click Register.

Notes
After successful registration, a verification email will be sent to your registered email address.




Verify and log in

  1. Open the verification email.

  2. Verify your account.

  3. Log in using your registered email/username and password.

Step 2: Connect your Shopify account

  1. Enter the following details:

    • Client ID

    • Client Secret

    • Shop URL

  2. Then, click the save button and our Shopify application will connect successfully.

  3. Now, you can click on the Install button in Shopify to connect your account
      

Info
Important notes

  • Keep your Client ID and Client Secret secure.

  • If these credentials are lost, you may need to recreate the custom app.

  • Ensure all URLs, scopes, and API versions are entered exactly as specified.

How to locate your Shopify shop URL:

  1. Log in to your Shopify store.

  2. Check the browser address bar.

  3. The URL will look like: https://admin.shopify.com/store/STORENAME

  4. Add .myshopify.com after STORENAME.

Example: If your store name is FLOWERSELL, your shop URL will be: FLOWERSELL.myshopify.com

Confirmation

After successful installation:

  • Your Shopify store will be connected to our app.

  • Product, inventory, and order sync will be enabled once you begin setup.

  1. Click Connect on the app screen.

  1. You’ll be redirected to the AliExpress Authorization Portal.

  1. Enter your registered AliExpress Account Email ID and Password.

  2. Review the permissions requested (basic member info, login/user info, membership identification).

  3. Agree to the Authorization Terms & Agreement and click Authorize.


NotesNote: This authorization is mandatory for enabling listing, inventory sync, and order management between Shopify and AliExpress.

Step 4: Select Your Plan

Choose a subscription plan that fits your catalog size and order volume.

  • Basic ($39/month)

    • Sync up to 1,000 products

    • Manage 100 AliExpress orders/month

    • Near real-time synchronization

    • Auto-upload of new products

    • 24/7 bilingual chat support

  • Growth ($79/month) (Most Popular)

    • Sync up to 2,000 products

    • Manage 300 orders/month

    • Enhanced 24/7 bilingual chat support

  • Premium ($99/month)

    • Sync up to 3,000 products

    • Manage 800 orders/month

    • Dedicated server instance for faster syncing

    • Warehouse management for efficient stock sync

    • Priority 24/7 chat + call support

Click Subscribe under your preferred plan.

Step 5: Default Profile Setup

Now configure your base product profile for AliExpress.

  1. Select AliExpress Product Category

    • Choose the most relevant product category for your Shopify items.

    • Use the search bar to filter categories.

    • If you change the category later, revisit the required attributes (these may differ per category).

  2. Map AliExpress Product Attributes
     Attributes are divided into 4 groups:

    • Required Attributes (Mandatory)

      • Example: Brand, package dimensions (L+W+H under 300 cm), delivery method.

      • These must be mapped before saving.

    • Product Qualification Attributes (GPSR) (EU Compliance)

      • Upload package/label photos, safety warnings, and manufacturer details.

      • Enter EU Responsible Person info, which is mandatory for selling in Europe under GPSR rules.

    • Variation Attributes (Optional)

      • Example: Color, size, or other Shopify variant options.

      • Only needed if your product has multiple variants.

    • Recommended Attributes (Optional)

      • Example: Hazmat details, certificates, delivery options, package contents.

      • Not mandatory, but improve listing quality and discoverability.


NotesNote for EU Sellers: Ensure all GPSR fields are accurately filled to comply with EU regulations. Listings missing these details may be restricted in European marketplaces.

Step 6: Default Configuration

Finalize how your Shopify product data will behave on AliExpress.

  1. Product Settings

    • Threshold Inventory: Define a stock buffer (e.g., 2). When product stock falls below this limit, it is marked as Sold Out on AliExpress to prevent overselling.

    • Currency Conversion: Enter conversion rates (e.g., 1 INR = 1 EURO) to automatically adjust product pricing for AliExpress.

  2. NotesTip for EU Sellers: Configure conversion carefully if your Shopify store currency differs from Euro, as this directly impacts your product’s pricing and VAT handling in AliExpress EU regions.

  3. Order Settings

    • Sync Order: Enable this option to automatically pull AliExpress orders into Shopify.

    • All synced orders will include customer details, which can be configured later for email and tax handling.

Click Save & Proceed to complete the setup. You’ll then be redirected to the main dashboard.

Onboarding Complete – Your Shopify store is now connected with AliExpress. Products, pricing, inventory, and orders are fully synced, and you’re ready to sell across global markets, including Europe, with GPSR compliance.



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