How to Configure Your Usage Mode in Dropast
When you first log in to Dropast — or at any time via Settings — you can define how you intend to use the platform. Dropast offers three usage modes, each tailored to different workflows based on whether you want to manage sourcing, fulfillment, or delegate both to Dropast.
This guide walks you through the available options and what each one enables.
⚙️ Step-by-Step: Set Your Usage Mode
You can set or change your usage mode during your first login or at any time from your Settings page in app.dropast.com.
🔘 Option 1: Import and Synchronize Products
Use Dropast to import and sync product details from Taobao, Tmall, or 1688, but handle purchasing and order fulfillment on your own.
- Required Setup:
You must select a Shopify location that is not "Dropast".
How It Works:
- Products and stock data will sync to Shopify.
- You are responsible for purchasing the products and fulfilling customer orders using your preferred services.
Best for sellers who want full control over purchasing and logistics but need a powerful sourcing and syncing tool.
🔘 Option 2: Import, Synchronize Products, and Purchasing Service
In this mode, Dropast handles purchasing on your behalf, while you take care of fulfillment.
- Required Setup:
- Select a non-Dropast Shopify location
Enter your warehouse address (where the purchased products will be delivered)
How It Works:
- Dropast imports and syncs products from the marketplace
- When an order is placed, Dropast purchases the item and ships it to your warehouse
- Your fulfillment center then handles final delivery to your customer
Ideal if you want Dropast to manage sourcing, but still fulfill orders independently from your own warehouse.
🔘 Option 3: Import, Synchronize, Purchase, and Fulfill
This is the full-service option — Dropast handles everything from importing and purchasing to final order fulfillment.
- How It Works:
- Dropast syncs products to your store
- Purchases items from the marketplace as orders are placed
- Handles the entire fulfillment process directly to your customer
Perfect for store owners looking for a hands-off, end-to-end dropshipping experience.
📝 Important Notes
- Basic Plan Limitation: The Basic Plan does not include product synchronization — choose a higher-tier plan to enable syncing features.
- Consistency Is Key: While you can change your usage mode at any time in Settings, we recommend minimizing changes to avoid issues with product synchronization in Shopify.
Need help selecting the right setup or configuring your warehouse address? Contact our support team — we’re here to ensure your Dropast workflow is optimized for success.