Shopify DSers Integration: AliExpress Dropshipping Guide (2025)

DSers is the leading dropshipping solution for Shopify, officially partnered with AliExpress. This guide covers complete setup and optimization for automated dropshipping.

Shopify

integrates with

DSers

Dropshipping

Why Choose DSers

Related: Internal Link Finder.

DSers advantages for Shopify dropshipping:

Why DSers won:

• Free tier is generous (3,000 products)
• Bulk actions save hours
• Reliable order automation
• Best AliExpress integration

2025 Snapshot

DSers Pricing

Value analysis:

• Free is sufficient for most starters
• Upgrade when hitting limits
• Pro worth it for scaling

Getting Started

Step 1: Install DSers

1. Go to Shopify App Store
2. Search “DSers - AliExpress Dropshipping”
3. Click Add app
4. Review permissions
5. Click Install app

Step 2: Connect AliExpress

1. Click Link to AliExpress
2. Log into your AliExpress account
3. Authorize DSers access
4. Complete verification if prompted

Note: Use AliExpress account that matches your business region.

Step 3: Basic Settings

Configure essential settings:

Settings to configure:
├── Default shipping method
│   └── AliExpress Standard or ePacket
├── Pricing rules
│   ├── Multiplier (e.g., 2.5x)
│   └── Rounding (e.g., to .99)
├── Inventory sync
│   └── Update frequency
├── Order settings
│   ├── Auto-order (on/off)
│   └── Order confirmation
└── Notifications
    └── Email alerts

Step 4: Chrome Extension (Recommended)

Install the DSers extension:

1. Visit Chrome Web Store
2. Search “DSers Extension”
3. Add to Chrome
4. Browse AliExpress with 1-click import

Importing Products

Method 1: Chrome Extension

1. Browse AliExpress
2. Click DSers extension on product page
3. Select Import to DSers
4. Product appears in DSers import list

Method 2: Product URL

1. Copy AliExpress product URL
2. In DSers, click Import List
3. Click Add by URL
4. Paste URL and import

Method 3: Supplier Finder

1. Go to Find Supplier in DSers
2. Search by keyword or category
3. Filter by ratings, shipping, price
4. Import directly to list

Product Optimization

Editing Before Publishing

Product checklist:
├── Title
│   └── Remove "cheap" and supplier text
├── Description
│   └── Write original copy
├── Images
│   └── Use high-quality photos
├── Variants
│   └── Map correctly to supplier options
├── Pricing
│   └── Apply margin rules
└── Tags
    └── Add for organization

Variant Mapping

Map Shopify variants to AliExpress:

1. Open product in DSers
2. Click Mapping
3. Match each variant to supplier option
4. Verify price for each variant
5. Save mapping

Example:

• Shopify: “Small / Red”
• AliExpress: “S / Wine Red”

Pricing Strategies

Tiered pricing:

• $0-5: Multiply by 3
• $5-15: Multiply by 2.5
• $15+: Multiply by 2

Publishing to Shopify

1. Select products from Import List
2. Click Push to Shopify
3. Choose collection/tags
4. Confirm and publish

Order Processing

Automatic Order Flow

Customer orders on Shopify
         ↓
Order appears in DSers
         ↓
DSers places on AliExpress (auto or manual)
         ↓
Payment processes on AliExpress
         ↓
Supplier ships order
         ↓
Tracking syncs to Shopify
         ↓
Customer receives email

Manual Order Processing

1. Go to Open Orders
2. Select orders to fulfill
3. Click Order
4. Review AliExpress cart
5. Complete payment

Bulk Order Processing

Process many orders at once:

1. Select multiple orders
2. Click Batch Order
3. DSers queues orders
4. Complete single AliExpress payment
5. All orders processed

Note: This is DSers’ killer feature vs competitors.

Tracking Synchronization

Automatic Tracking

Enable auto-sync:

1. Go to Settings > Fulfillment
2. Enable Auto sync tracking
3. Set sync frequency
4. DSers checks and updates automatically

Manual Tracking

If needed:

1. Copy tracking from AliExpress
2. Go to Shopify order
3. Add tracking manually
4. Mark as fulfilled

Customer Notifications

Shopify sends emails when tracking updates:

• Shipping confirmation
• Delivery updates (if carrier supports)

Supplier Management

Finding Better Suppliers

Use Supplier Optimizer:

1. Select a product
2. Click Find Supplier
3. Compare suppliers:
   • Price
   • Ratings
   • Shipping time
   • Order count
4. Switch supplier if better option

Supplier Evaluation Criteria

Multiple Suppliers per Product

Assign different suppliers by region:

1. Add product suppliers
2. Map by customer country
3. DSers selects optimal supplier

Inventory Management

Stock Synchronization

DSers can update Shopify inventory:

1. Enable inventory sync
2. Set update frequency
3. DSers checks AliExpress stock
4. Updates Shopify listings

Out of Stock Handling

Options when supplier runs out:

• Auto-unpublish product
• Email notification
• Switch to backup supplier

Advanced Features

Bundle Products

Create bundles from multiple AliExpress products:

1. Create bundle product in DSers
2. Add component products
3. Set bundle price
4. Push to Shopify

Mapping Rules

Set default mappings:

• Color name conversions
• Size chart mappings
• Regional preferences

Split Testing Suppliers

Test supplier performance:

1. Split orders between suppliers
2. Track fulfillment times
3. Monitor customer feedback
4. Optimize to best performer

Common Issues & Solutions

Orders Failing

Causes:

• Payment declined
• Product unavailable
• AliExpress account issue

Solutions:

1. Check AliExpress payment method
2. Find alternative supplier
3. Verify account status
4. Contact DSers support

Tracking Not Syncing

Causes:

• Supplier hasn’t shipped
• DSers sync delay
• Invalid tracking number

Solutions:

1. Check AliExpress order status
2. Wait 24-48 hours
3. Manually update if urgent
4. Contact supplier

Price Changes

Causes:

• Supplier changed price
• Currency fluctuation
• Variant mapping error

Solutions:

1. Set up price change alerts
2. Update pricing rules
3. Review margins regularly
4. Use price sync feature

Best Practices

Product Selection

• Order samples before selling
• Check supplier reviews
• Verify shipping times
• Test product quality

Customer Experience

• Set clear delivery expectations
• Provide tracking proactively
• Respond quickly to issues
• Professional communication

Operations

• Process orders daily
• Monitor supplier performance
• Track key metrics
• Optimize continuously

Pricing

• Minimum 2x markup
• Account for refunds
• Include marketing cost
• Build in profit margin

DSers vs Alternatives

Scaling with DSers

Growth Path

Scaling stages:
├── Stage 1: Testing (0-100 orders)
│   └── Use free plan, test products
├── Stage 2: Validation (100-500 orders)
│   └── Optimize winners, cut losers
├── Stage 3: Scaling (500-2000 orders)
│   └── Upgrade plan, bulk processing
├── Stage 4: Optimization (2000+ orders)
│   └── Private label, better suppliers
└── Stage 5: Brand building
    └── Own inventory, brand identity

When to Upgrade

Upgrade to Advanced when:

• Approaching 3,000 products
• Need auto-sync features
• Managing multiple stores
• Time savings justify cost

Next Steps

After setting up DSers:

1. Import 10-20 products - Test different niches
2. Set pricing rules - Automate margins
3. Enable automation - Order and tracking
4. Test the flow - Place test order
5. Launch marketing - Drive traffic

# List the 5 most recent orders (GraphQL)
curl -X POST "https://your-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01/graphql.json" \
  -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: $SHOPIFY_ADMIN_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d "{\"query\":\"{ orders(first: 5, sortKey: CREATED_AT, reverse: true) { edges { node { id name createdAt totalPriceSet { shopMoney { amount currencyCode } } customer { email } } } } }\"}"

Sources

• DSers on Shopify App Store
• DSers Help Center: Oberlo migration
• DSers: official AliExpress partner announcement
• Shopify apps documentation

For print-on-demand alternative, see Printful integration. For shipping optimization, check ShipStation integration.