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Switch Sync Mode

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.


🔁 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.


🕹️ 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


🔀 Key differences

TopicSingle store syncBetween stores sync

Number of stores

1 store

2+ stores

Setup

No store connection needed

Must connect Source + Destination

Main goal

Automate inventory/bundles within one store

Keep products/inventory/orders synced across stores

Product creation

Not focused on cross-store import

Can import/sync products between stores

Inventory

Groups & automation in the same store

Location mapping + one-way/two-way sync

Best for

One-store merchants

Multi-store merchants, wholesalers


🔄 Switch from Single-store to Multi-store Mode

Use this mode if you want to sync data across multiple stores.

  1. Go to Settings in your app sidebar > General > turn on Switch to Multi-store Mode → You’ll see a confirmation popup.

  2. Review the warning message carefully:

    • All current settings will be reset to default

    • Any ongoing sync tasks will stop

    • This action cannot be undone

  3. Click Confirm to complete the change.

🔄 Switch from Multi-store to Single-store Mode

Use this mode if you only want to sync one store (no connections to others).

  1. Go to Settings in your app sidebar > Under General, enable Switch to Single-store Mode → You’ll see a confirmation popup.

  2. Review the message:

    • All connections will be disconnected

    • All settings reset to default

    • This action cannot be undone

  3. Click Confirm to finalize the change.

🙋 Still need support?

If you still need help, please feel free to contact us at hi@tipo.io. We’ll be happy to assist you further.

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