Warehouses¶
The Warehouses section allows you to manage the physical locations where your inventory is stored and orders are fulfilled from. Proper warehouse configuration ensures accurate stock tracking, efficient fulfillment, and correct shipping calculations.
Warehouse List¶
This page shows all warehouses added to your store.
What you can see¶
- Warehouse name
- Contact phone number
- Address and location
- Default warehouse badge (if applicable)
You can edit any warehouse directly from the list.
Create or Edit a Warehouse¶
Each warehouse represents a real-world location used for inventory and fulfillment.
Warehouse details¶
- Name – Identifier for the warehouse
- Address – Physical pickup/dispatch address
- Country – Used for tax and shipping calculations
- Phone number – Contact number for logistics and delivery
- Region / City / ZIP code – Required for accurate shipping rates
Saving changes¶
- Click Update to save edits
- Click Cancel to discard changes
Active Warehouse¶
Warehouses must be activated to be used.
What activation means¶
- Inventory can be stocked at this location
- Orders can be fulfilled from this warehouse
- Products can be sold using stock from this warehouse
Inactive warehouses will not be used for order fulfillment.
Default Warehouse¶
The default warehouse is used when: - No specific warehouse is assigned to a product - No warehouse rule overrides exist
Managing default warehouse¶
- View the current default warehouse
- Change the default warehouse at any time
- Ensures fallback fulfillment logic works correctly
Warehouse Priority¶
Warehouse priority controls which warehouse is used first when fulfilling new orders.
How priority works¶
- Orders are assigned based on priority order
- If stock is unavailable in the first warehouse, the next one is used
- Helps optimize shipping time and logistics cost
Use cases¶
- Multi-city inventory setup
- Regional fulfillment optimization
- Load balancing across warehouses
Best Practices¶
- Keep warehouse addresses accurate and complete
- Activate only warehouses that are operational
- Assign clear priority for multi-warehouse setups
- Regularly review default warehouse configuration
- Align warehouses with shipping zones and carriers
Troubleshooting¶
Orders not fulfilling correctly¶
- Ensure the warehouse is active
- Check warehouse priority settings
- Verify product inventory is assigned to the correct warehouse
Shipping rates not appearing¶
- Confirm warehouse address matches shipping zones
- Ensure carriers are linked to the warehouse
Summary¶
The Warehouses system helps you: - Manage inventory locations efficiently - Control fulfillment logic and priority - Improve delivery speed and accuracy - Support scalable multi-location operations
Well-configured warehouses are essential for smooth order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.