How To Connect Etsy To Shopify: Complete Beginner’s Guide

 If you’re also managing multiple storefronts, you may find our guide on how to customize your Shopify website useful for keeping both platforms consistent in design.

Why Connect Etsy to Shopify?

There are different benefits to connecting Etsy to Shopify; some of these are listed below.

• Sync products to both platforms by preventing overselling.
• Manage both Etsy and Shopify Orders in one dashboard.
• Saves time to update product listing in both platforms manually.
• Manage your growing eCommerce business more efficiently.

Method for connecting Etsy to Shopify

There are different methods to connect Etsy to Shopify; some are listed here.

1. Install a Shopify App to Connect to Etsy
2. Add a Third-Party Integration Tool
3. Manual Connection (Not Recommended for Large Stores)

Method 1: Install a Shopify App to Connect to Etsy

The easiest way to connect Etsy to Shopify is by using a Shopify app. Install the Shopify app from the Shopify app store and follow the procedures to connect both Etsy and Shopify. Some popular apps are listed here.

• Etsy Integration ‑ CedCommerce
• Etsy Integration by QuickSync
• Etsy Integration ‑ DPL
• Etsy Integration ‑ ShopList

Follow this guide to connect Etsy and Shopify step by step.

Step 1: Navigate to Shopify Admin > Apps

Step 2: Click on the Apps and sales channel settings button. 

Step 3: Visit the Shopify App Store.

Step 4: Search for the Etsy integration app, for example, Etsy Integration ‑ CedCommerce

Step 5: Install the app 

Step 6: Reconfirm the install 

Step 7: After installing the ap,p connect your Etsy account 

Step 8: Complete the account setup and connect with Shopify.

Once your Etsy integration app is installed, don’t forget about small but impactful store tweaks. For example, you can mark products as sold out when stock runs out or add estimated delivery dates to build trust with customers.

Method 2: Add a Third-Party Integration Tool

If you want more control or have already used any third-party marketplace, then you can connect Shopify and Etsy using third-party integration tools. Some famous integration tools are as follows.

• Litcommerce
• Sellbrite
• InkFrog
  

Here is the general process for connecting Etsy and Shopify using third-party integration.

Step 1: Sign up for a third-party integration tool.

Step 2: Connect your Etsy and Shopify accounts 

Step 3: Import products from Shopify.

Step 4: Add these products to Etsy.

Step 5: Enable real-time inventory and order sync. 

Method 3: Manual Connection (Not Recommended for Large Stores)

If you have a limited number of products and do not want to use an app or any third-party integration tools, then you can sell products on both channels, manually updating the products. It is not recommended for large stores because you have to add products both in Shopify and Etsy manually. Follow these steps for manual connection.

Step 1: Navigate to Shopify Admin > Products

Step 2: Export products.

Step 3: Import products to Etsy by creating listings one by one.

Step 4: Manually updates orders or inventory across both platforms.

Bottom Line

Connecting Etsy to Shopify helps you save time, reduce errors, and scale your online business faster. Whether you choose a Shopify app, third-party tool, or manual sync, integration keeps your products, orders, and inventory aligned across both platforms.

If you’re serious about growth, start with an integration app to get real-time syncing and hassle-free management.

For serious multichannel sellers, relying on integrations is just the first step. To truly scale, explore our Shopify CRO services to boost conversions, or book a Shopify SEO audit to ensure your products rank well across both platforms.