Getting started with the Fulfillment Network app

You can learn more about what's needed to use the Fulfillment Network app by referring to this checklist. You might find it helpful to print this page so that you can refer to it throughout the setup process.

Considerations before using Shopify Fulfillment Network

Before installing the Shopify Fulfillment Network app, review the following considerations:

The Shopify Fulfillment Network app is available only to businesses fulfilling out of the United States. Your business can be based outside of the United States, but you'll be responsible for sending your inventory into the United States for fulfillment.
You must comply with the product guidelines and adhere to the packaging and inbound shipment standards of your selected third-party logistics service (3PL).

Getting started checklist

Before you start

Ensure that your products have barcodes and SKUs.

Activate the Fulfillment Network app

Install the Fulfillment Network app from the Shopify App Store.

Use the recommendation tool to determine which 3PL (third-party logistics) provider is best suited to your business.

Verify that your products are eligible for fulfillment by your chosen third-party logistics service (3PL). Refer to your 3PL's help guides, or contact the 3PL with your inquiry.

Connect a 3PL

Contact the 3PL that you want to use to set up an account.

Connect the desired 3PL to your store. If you use Flexport, then click Connect your store. If you use a different 3PL, then click Install app.

Setting up fulfillment settings with your 3PL

After you connect your store with a 3PL, you can perform the following tasks:

Create a transfer to send your inventory to your 3PL.
Pack your products and ship them to one of your 3PL's locations.
Assign customer-facing names to your 3PL's shipping options.
Add shipping rates to the location assigned for your 3PL. For example, if you use Flexport, then add shipping rates to the SFN-Flexport location.
Set priority rules for routing orders.