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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 <a href="#quick-definition" id="quick-definition"></a>

**🏪 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? <a href="#when-should-i-use-each-mode" id="when-should-i-use-each-mode"></a>

**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 <a href="#key-differences" id="key-differences"></a>

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

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### 🔄 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.

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### 🔄 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.

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**🙋 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.