# Single store sync vs Multi-store sync

Tipo Sync offers **two sync modes**. Choosing the right one depends on whether you manage **one Shopify store** or **multiple stores**.

### ℹ️ Quick definition

#### 🏪 Single store sync

Sync happens inside one Shopify store to automate how products/inventory are managed within that store.

Typical features in this mode include:

* Inventory Sync Groups
* Bundle Groups
* Reports / analytics for syncing activity

Use it when you have only one store and want to keep inventory or bundles organized automatically.

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#### 🔁 Between stores sync (Multi-store sync)

Sync happens between two or more Shopify stores.

In this mode you will usually have:

* **Source store** = the main store where you manage products
* **Destination store(s)** = stores that receive synced products/inventory.

Typical features in this mode include:

* Connect stores (Source ↔ Destination)
* Product sync (import new products, sync existing ones, mapping)
* Inventory sync between stores (one-way or two-way)
* Order sync (depending on your setup)
* Email notifications

Use it when you have **multiple Shopify stores** and need to copy/update data across them.

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### 🕹️ When should I use each mode?

#### Choose **Single store sync** if you:

* have one Shopify store
* want to automate inventory updates and bundle behaviors inside the same store
* don’t need to connect to another store

#### Choose **Between stores sync** if you:

* run multiple Shopify stores (regional stores, wholesale + retail, multiple brands)
* want to push products from one store to another
* want inventory or orders to stay aligned across stores

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### 🔀 Key differences 

<table><thead><tr><th width="151.5">Topic</th><th width="247.150146484375">Single store sync</th><th>Between stores sync</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Number of stores</td><td>1 store</td><td>2+ stores</td></tr><tr><td>Setup</td><td>No store connection needed</td><td>Must connect Source + Destination</td></tr><tr><td>Main goal</td><td>Automate inventory/bundles within one store</td><td>Keep products/inventory/orders synced across stores</td></tr><tr><td>Product creation</td><td>Not focused on cross-store import</td><td>Can import/sync products between stores</td></tr><tr><td>Inventory</td><td>Groups &#x26; automation in the same store</td><td>Location mapping + one-way/two-way sync</td></tr><tr><td>Best for</td><td>One-store merchants</td><td>Multi-store merchants, wholesalers</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 📋 Common examples

#### Single store sync examples

* You sell bundles and need inventory to update automatically when components change
* You want to organize inventory logic using “sync groups”
* You want reports about sync activities inside one store

#### Between stores sync examples

* You have a **US store** and an **EU store** and want products synced
* You run a **Retail store** and a **Wholesale store**
* You manage multiple brand stores and want one “master catalog” (Source) to push to others

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### 🔄 Switch between modes

Yes. You can switch modes when your business changes (for example: you start with one store, then add a second store later).<br>

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### ✅ Recommendation

* Start with **Single store sync** if you only manage one store today.
* Choose **Between stores sync** if you need a “Source → Destination” workflow or want to keep multiple stores aligned.

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