How to Sync Odoo Products to Shopify

Know What Shopify Gives You Out of the Box

B2B merchants who already operate on Shopify Plus can lean on native tooling before touching third-party connectors:

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• Product admin supports bulk CSV import/export for titles, handles, pricing, and metafields, so you can cleanse data and set authoritative fields ahead of any connector push.
• Shopify's APIs and GraphQL Admin endpoints allow scripted updates if you need to pre-stage product types, tags, or inventory policies.
• Built-in Shopify Analytics and product reports confirm existing SKUs, variants, and sales channels so you know exactly what Odoo needs to mirror.

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Only after the Shopify side is organized should you introduce an integration layer such as the Odoo Shopify Connector.

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Prepare Product Data in Shopify Before You Sync

• Align SKU/internal reference conventions. Shopify's SKU should match Odoo's "Internal Reference" field to prevent duplicates.
• Standardize product statuses (active, draft, archived) so the connector does not publish items prematurely.
• Capture compliance documents or device attributes in metafields; note the namespace/key pairs so you can map them from Odoo attributes later.
• Tag products by channel (B2B portal, D2C, POS) to validate where synced items should surface once they land in Shopify.
• Confirm each Odoo product you plan to sync is a "Storable Product," carries the same SKU/internal reference, includes approved descriptions and media, and references the price list tied to your Shopify instance.

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Install and Configure the Odoo Shopify Connector

1. Install the module: Download a compatible Shopify connector from the Odoo Apps Store (for example, the official Odoo Integration module that syncs orders, invoices, stock levels, and customers, or Webkul's Odoo Connector that also ties collections, payments, and warehouse workflows), place it in your Odoo addons directory, restart the Odoo service, refresh the Apps list in developer mode, then install the module.
2. Create the Shopify instance: Inside the new Shopify menu in Odoo, choose "Create Instance" (label varies) and supply your store URL plus the Admin API access token generated in Shopify.
3. Set default behaviors: Define the primary warehouse, price list, tax configuration, publish status, and whether inventory pushes should deduct from specific Shopify locations.
4. Map locations: Link each Odoo warehouse to the matching Shopify location so quantity adjustments hit the correct fulfillment node.

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Map Catalog Fields and Run the First Sync

• Use the connector's product mapping view to ensure Odoo categories relate to Shopify collections, and that variant attributes (size, voltage, kit contents) line up with Shopify option names.
• From an individual product record you can run a single "Export Product" action; from list view you can bulk-select items and choose "Export New Products to Shopify" for faster batch work.
• Set publish options (e.g., web only, POS only), tag assignments, and channel visibility inside the export wizard so Shopify receives the right merchandising state.
• Trigger a limited test sync (e.g., one category) before running "Sync All" to confirm titles, descriptions, pricing, inventory quantities, and metafields arrive correctly.
• Watch the connector's job queue; each job typically shows a check mark when the product push succeeds. Investigate any failed records for missing SKUs or permission errors.

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Keep the Catalog Aligned with Automation and Monitoring

• Schedule recurring sync jobs inside Odoo by configuring cron schedulers on the connector instance (typical cadences range from every 15 to 30 minutes for inventory and price updates), or use n8n to call the connector endpoints on a cadence tied to product lifecycle events.
• Set initial sync dates in the scheduler to control the first data pull/push and prevent historical noise from flooding Shopify.
• Pair Shopify Flow with connector webhooks to alert merchandisers when a newly synced product remains in draft longer than expected.
• Use Shopify Analytics dashboards (and ShopifyQL explorations when necessary) to confirm that synced products inherit correct pricing and channel assignments before you roll them into campaigns.

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Troubleshooting Tips and Validation Checks

• SKU conflicts: If Shopify already contains a SKU that differs in title or variant structure, archive or rename before the next sync run.
• Missing images: Ensure media files are accessible to Odoo; the connector often expects absolute URLs or attachments stored in the product template.
• Metafield mismatches: Double-check namespace/key spelling. Shopify rejects metafields that do not exist or that violate type rules.
• Permission errors: Confirm the Admin API token includes Product, Price Rule, and Inventory scopes required by the connector.

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Quick Start Checklist

• Clean Shopify catalog data, SKUs, and metafields.
• Install and configure the Odoo Shopify Connector module with correct API token.
• Map categories, price lists, warehouses, and metafields.
• Run a small batch sync and validate results in Shopify admin.
• Automate recurring syncs via connector scheduling or n8n, and monitor job queues plus Shopify Analytics for accuracy.