Documentation Index
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Overview
The Product Management feature enables you to seamlessly connect products from Dropi with your Shopify store. You can search, filter, and link Dropi products to existing Shopify products while controlling which product data to sync.Finding Dropi Products
Access the Products Page
Navigate to the Products tab in your Ecomdrop IA Connector dashboard. Ensure you have configured your Dropi integration first in the Configuration section.
Search for Products
Use the search bar to find products by:
- Product ID
- Product name
- SKU
Product Information
Each product listing displays:- Basic Details
- Inventory
- Pricing
- Product ID and SKU
- Product name and image
- Category tags
- Sale price and suggested retail price
Linking Products to Shopify
Choose a Shopify Product
Select an existing product from your Shopify store to link with the Dropi product. The app will load all available Shopify products when the modal opens.
Map Product Variants
If both products have variants, map Dropi variations to your Shopify variants:
- Match by size, color, or other attributes
- Some variants can be left unassociated
- View SKU and pricing for each variant
Configure Sync Options
Choose which data to sync from Dropi:
Product Name
Product Name
Enable Save Dropi Name to overwrite your Shopify product title with the Dropi product name.
Description
Description
Enable Save Dropi Description to sync the product description from Dropi to Shopify.
Images
Images
Enable Save Dropi Images to import up to 5 product images from Dropi’s gallery (hosted on CloudFront CDN).
Barcodes
Barcodes
Enable Use Suggested Barcode to apply Dropi’s suggested barcodes to your Shopify variants.
Managing Synchronized Products
Viewing Associations
Switch to the Sincronizados (Synchronized) tab to see all linked products:- View Dropi product name and ID
- View associated Shopify product title and ID
- See when the association was created
- Check sync settings for each product
Removing Associations
To unlink a product:- Navigate to the Sincronizados tab
- Find the product association
- Click the Eliminar (Delete) button
- Confirm the deletion
Product Association Database
The app stores the following data for each association:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
dropiProductId | Dropi product identifier |
shopifyProductId | Shopify GraphQL product ID |
dropiVariations | JSON array of Dropi variant data |
saveDropiName | Whether to sync product name |
saveDropiDescription | Whether to sync description |
saveDropiImages | Whether to sync images |
useSuggestedBarcode | Whether to use Dropi barcodes |
importType | Always “link” (linking to existing products) |
Pagination
The product list displays 10 products per page. Use the pagination controls to:- Navigate between pages with Previous and Next buttons
- View the current page number and total pages
- See the count of products displayed vs. total available
Best Practices
Product Matching
Match products with similar names and SKUs to avoid confusion during order processing.
Image Management
Review Dropi images before syncing to ensure they match your store’s quality standards.
Variant Mapping
Map all variants accurately to ensure correct inventory tracking when orders are placed.
Regular Syncs
Periodically review your synchronized products to ensure data remains accurate.
Troubleshooting
No products appear in search results
No products appear in search results
- Verify your Dropi token is configured correctly in Settings
- Check that you have products marked as favorites or private in Dropi
- Try searching with a specific product ID or name
Shopify products not loading in modal
Shopify products not loading in modal
- Ensure you have products created in your Shopify store
- Check your app permissions include product read/write access
- Refresh the page and try again
Images not syncing
Images not syncing
- Verify the Dropi product has images in its gallery
- Check that image URLs are accessible from CloudFront
- Ensure your Shopify plan supports the number of images being added
Variants not mapping correctly
Variants not mapping correctly
- Ensure both products have variants configured
- Check that variant titles or SKUs match between platforms
- Try manually selecting each variant mapping
Related Features
- Order Processing - How synchronized products enable automatic order handling
- Configuration - Setting up your Dropi integration