Dropshipping apps allow Wix users to sell products without maintaining inventory. The app connects a Wix site to an external supplier who handles product sourcing and fulfillment.
This article lists the APIs, events, and service plugins you need to use to build a dropshipping app.
When developing your app, make sure to create a dashboard extension to provide Wix users with an interface to connect their supplier account, browse products to import, and manage orders.
Your app needs the following permission scopes:
SCOPE.DC-STORES.MANAGE-PRODUCTS): Required for creating and updating products.SCOPE.DC-STORES.MANAGE-ORDERS): Required for reading orders and creating fulfillments.Use these APIs, events, and service plugins to build your dropshipping integration.
Note: This reference is intended as a helpful starting point. Your app may require additional resources. Explore the full API Reference for more options.
Import products from your supplier into the Wix Stores catalog.
Restrict Wix users from editing specific product fields, such as price or inventory, to keep product data consistent with your supplier.
Receive and process orders to forward to your supplier.
Create and manage order fulfillments to track which items have been shipped and their delivery status.
Extensions add functionality to your app and integrate it with the Wix platform.
Dashboard extensions add customizable features like a page or plugin to the Wix Dashboard. Use a dashboard extension to let Wix users connect their supplier account, browse products to import, and manage orders.
Extend the checkout experience with your supplier's data.