Onboarding – WooCommerce AliExpress Integration

Step 1: Connect to the AliExpress Marketplace

• Go to CedCommerce → AliExpress in your WordPress dashboard.
  
  

• Under Active Marketplaces, you’ll see the AliExpress card.

• Click the AliExpress icon to start connecting your WooCommerce store with AliExpress.
  
  

Step 2: Authorize the Connection

• After clicking AliExpress under Active Marketplaces, you’ll be redirected to the CedCommerce Integration for AliExpress page.

• Click the Connect button to start the authorization process.
  
  

• The app will redirect you to AliExpress, where you need to log in and grant access permissions.
  
  

• Once approved, the connection between WooCommerce and AliExpress will be established.
  
  

Tip: If the automated process fails, check the box “If facing issues in automated connection process, click to go with manual process” to connect manually.

Step 3: Connect Manually with Consumer Keys

If the automated connection fails, you can connect manually by entering your Consumer Key and Consumer Secret.

1. In your WooCommerce admin panel, go to:
   WooCommerce → Settings → Advanced → REST API → Add Key.
   
   

2. Fill in the required details:
   
   

• Description – e.g., AliExpress Integration Key.
  
  

• User – Select the correct user.
  
  

• Permissions – Choose Read/Write.
  
  

3. Click Generate API Key.
   
   

4. Copy the generated Consumer Key and Consumer Secret.
   
   

5. Paste them into the corresponding fields in the CedCommerce Integration for AliExpress app.
   
   

6. Click Validate to complete the connection.

Tip: Double-check that permissions are set to Read/Write. Without this, syncing products and orders will fail.

Step 4: Approve Store Access

• After entering your credentials, you’ll be asked to grant access permissions to the CedCommerce Integration for AliExpress app.
  
  

• This authorization allows the app to:
  
  

• Create webhooks
  
  

• View and manage orders and sales reports
  
  

• View and manage products
  
  

• Review the details carefully to confirm they match your store.
  
  

• Click Approve to continue.

Tip: If anything looks suspicious or the request doesn’t mention cedcommerce.com, click Deny and contact support.

Step 5: Connect Your AliExpress Account

• You’ll see the Connect Account screen (Step 1/4).
  
  

• Click Connect to begin linking your AliExpress seller account with WooCommerce.
  
  

• You’ll be redirected to the AliExpress Authorization Page.

Step 6: Authorize AliExpress Access

• Log in with your AliExpress seller account credentials (if not already logged in).
  
  

• Review the requested permissions for the app:
  
  

• Access your Seller ID
  
  

• Generate an authentication token
  
  

• View and manage products and orders
  
  

• Tick the checkbox to agree to the Authorization Terms & Agreement.
  
  

• Click Authorize to grant permissions.

Once approved, your AliExpress account will be securely linked with the CedCommerce WooCommerce Integration app.

Step 7: Select Your Pricing Plan

• After connecting your AliExpress account, you’ll be prompted to choose a subscription plan.
  
  

• Available options include:

• Free Plan – Import unlimited products, sync up to 100, basic features.
  
  

• Basic Plan ($39/month) – Sync up to 1000 products, manage 100 orders/month, near real-time sync, auto-upload, 24/7 support.
  
  

• Growth Plan ($79/month) – Sync up to 2000 products, manage 300 orders/month, full real-time sync, enhanced support.
  
  

• Premium Plans – Higher product and order limits, advanced automation features.
  
  

• You can toggle between monthly or yearly billing.
  
  

• Click Subscribe under your chosen plan to proceed.
  
  

Tip: Start with the Free or Basic Plan for testing, and upgrade later as your order volume increases.

Step 8: Create Default Profile & Map Attributes

Once your plan is active, you’ll set up a Default Profile to map WooCommerce products to AliExpress.

1. Select AliExpress Product Category
   
   

• Choose the category that best matches your products.
  
  

• Category selection determines which attributes are required.
  
  

2. Map AliExpress Attributes
   
   

• Required Attributes – Mandatory to list products (e.g., Shelf Life, Origin, Name of Food, Food Weight).
  
  

• Variation Attributes – Used if your product has variations (size, color, etc.).
  
  

• Recommended Attributes – Optional but improve product visibility and search ranking.

3. Attribute Mapping
   
   

• Map each AliExpress attribute to the correct WooCommerce field.
  
  

• Example: AliExpress “Brand Name” → WooCommerce “Brand”.
  
  

• For fixed values (e.g., Origin = “India”), enter them manually.
  
  

4. Save Profile
   
   

• Once attributes are mapped, click Save to finalize the profile.
  
  

• Products linked to this profile will inherit these settings during upload.
  
  

Tip: Always double-check Required Attributes before saving. Missing fields will prevent product uploads.

Step 9: Default Configuration (Final Setup)

In this step, you’ll define your default sync and product settings before uploading products to AliExpress.

Product Settings

• Threshold Inventory – Set a minimum stock level.
  
  

• Example: If you set 2, once stock drops to 2, the product will be marked Sold Out on AliExpress.
  
  

• Helps prevent overselling.
  
  

• Currency Conversion – Define the conversion rate between your WooCommerce store currency and AliExpress currency.
  
  

• Example: 1 INR = 1 EURO → Enter 1 in the field.
   

Order Settings

• Sync Order – Enable this to automatically import and sync orders between AliExpress and WooCommerce.
  
  

• When enabled, new orders placed on AliExpress will appear in your WooCommerce backend.
  
  

Save & Proceed

• Once all fields are configured, click Save & Proceed to complete the onboarding process.
  
  

• Your store is now connected, and the integration is ready for product uploads and order syncing.