Shopify Integration
Step-by-step guide to connecting your Shopify store to Safaribid.
Shopify Integration
Connect your Shopify store to Safaribid to automate fulfillment, sync inventory, and provide real-time tracking to your customers.
Installation
- Visit the Shopify App Store: Search for "Safaribid Logistics & Fulfillment".
- Install the App: Click "Add App" and authorize the connection to your store.
- Connect API Key: Enter your Safaribid Secret Key (
sk_live_...) in the app settings.
Configuration
1. Pickup Locations
Define where Safaribid riders should collect packages. If you have multiple Shopify locations, you can map each one to a Safaribid warehouse or store.
2. Shipping Rates
Choose how delivery fees are calculated at checkout:
- Real-time Rates: Fees are calculated dynamically based on the customer's distance from your store.
- Flat Rates: Define fixed shipping tiers (e.g., KES 200 for all deliveries).
- Free Shipping: Set a minimum order value for free Safaribid delivery.
3. Fulfillment Automation
Enable "Auto-request Delivery" to automatically notify a Safaribid rider as soon as an order is marked as "Paid" in Shopify.
Order Workflow
- Customer Orders: A customer places an order on your Shopify store.
- Sync: The order details are instantly synced to your Safaribid Business dashboard.
- Rider Notification: Based on your settings, a rider is dispatched immediately or when you click "Fulfill" in Shopify.
- Tracking: The tracking link is automatically added to the Shopify order notes and sent to the customer.
Features
- Automated Label Printing: Generate and print Safaribid shipping labels directly from Shopify.
- Inventory Sync: Keep your Shopify and Safaribid Marketplace stock levels in perfect harmony.
- Returns Management: Simplify customer returns using our integrated "Request Pickup" feature.