Volusion - Configure for Automated Fulfillment

Karl Falconer · Updated

DropStream connects your Volusion store to a warehouse management system so orders flow automatically from sale to shipment, and stock levels stay in sync without manual intervention.

What this integration does

  • Imports orders from Volusion into DropStream.
  • Forwards orders to your warehouse management system, with line items mapped by SKU.
  • Posts fulfillment status back to Volusion when the warehouse ships, including tracking numbers and carrier information.
  • Pushes inventory updates from the warehouse to Volusion.

What you’ll need

  • A Volusion store you can sign in to.
  • Your Volusion Store URL, Username, and Password.
  • A DropStream account. If you don’t have one yet, contact your DropStream administrator or fulfillment provider.

Setup at a glance

The setup involves work on two sides — Volusion, then DropStream — and the recommended order is:

  1. Configure product SKUs (in Volusion) — make sure SKUs in Volusion match the SKUs in your warehouse management system.
  2. Gather shipping methods (in Volusion) — map each Volusion shipping method to the fulfillment center’s shipping codes.
  3. Get your API credentials (in Volusion) — note the store URL and API username and password.
  4. Enable API access (in DropStream) — add the store through the Add Connection wizard and enter your Volusion credentials.

Who does what

  • If you manage your own DropStream account, you’ll do every step yourself — switching between Volusion and DropStream as the article order suggests.
  • If a third-party fulfillment provider is configuring DropStream for you, you handle the Volusion-side steps (configure SKUs, gather shipping methods, get credentials). Send the resulting credentials to your provider; they handle the DropStream side.

Notes and limitations

  • SKUs in Volusion must match the SKUs in your warehouse management system for line items to map correctly.
  • Inventory tracking is enabled by default in your Volusion integration.
  • Use the optional Order Status import setting to control which orders DropStream pulls in.
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