3. Optimize your settings
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In this section of our Shopify dropshipping guide, we’re going to go through the settings of your newly created Shopify account. This step is essential for setting you up to receive money from your customers, creating your store policies, and establishing your shipping rates.
Payment information
The first thing you’ll need to do is set up payments for your Shopify dropshipping store. This is a vital step, as you won’t be able to receive money from customers if you don’t add a payment option.
To add payment information, you’ll need to access Shopify’s Settings page. Simply select the Payments tab on the left and add your payment information.
Store policies
You can access these tools from Shopify’s settings. Click on the Checkout tab and scroll down to the bottom to find the relevant fields.
Click on the Generate button, and you’re good to go.
Shipping rates
For example, if you’re planning to sell a t-shirt for $20, raise the price to $25 and offer free shipping. Using “FREE SHIPPING!” as part of your Shopify dropshipping store’s marketing will help you sell your products.
You can set free shipping on your store by accessing the Shipping tab in your Shopify settings.
Delete all domestic shipping zones and add “Free International Shipping” into the Rest of World section. Then select Rate: Free Shipping Rate, and you’re set.
We’d recommend that you add a account here. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for one in just a few minutes—it’s a simple process, even if you’re not technically proficient. (You can also check out on PayPal and other payment gateways.)
When you’re launching your own Shopify dropshipping store, you’ll need to make sure you have created the necessary store policies. Shopify has a bunch of helpful tools that automatically generate a standardized , , and for your store.
It’s critical that your Shopify dropshipping store has clear shipping rates. We recommend that you always , as this is the easiest option. If you offer different shipping rates for various regions, it can become confusing, so simply incorporate your shipping fees into the price of your products and make shipping free.
