How to Set Up a Dropshipping Store on Shopify | DropStop Blog

Saumyl Joshi
By Saumyl Joshi

20 June 2025

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Thinking of starting a dropshipping store in India? Shopify is your best friend. This all-in-one guide covers everything: why Shopify is the right choice, how to set it up, where to get a domain, how to link it, and how to make sure your store is optimized for Indian suppliers and customers.

Why Shopify?

Shopify stands out because of its unmatched integration with dropshipping tools (like Oberlo, AutoDS, Dropified), beautiful themes, powerful analytics, and smooth payment gateway support.
Other platforms like WooCommerce and custom websites require more technical effort, lack full automation, and have weaker app ecosystems.

👉 Start your 3-day free Shopify trial here.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up

  1. Sign Up on Shopify: Go to Shopify and start your trial. Set your store name and email.
    See example
  2. Choose a Theme: Use Shopify's free themes (like Dawn) or purchase a premium one. Customize it for your brand colors, fonts, and layout.
    Theme guide
  3. Set Up Your Landing Page: This is your homepage. Use high-quality images, clear USPs, and social proof.
  4. Build a Product Listing Page: Create a collection page that groups products by category. Add filters and smart layout.
  5. Create Individual Product Pages: Each product should have a detailed title, description, price, shipping time, and high-quality images. Tools like Vitals can help add reviews.
  6. Checkout Page: Install apps like "ReConvert Upsell & Cross Sell" to customize thank you pages or "CartHook" for funnels.
  7. Set Up Payments: Enable Razorpay, Cashfree, or Shopify Payments (Stripe) depending on your region.

Buying and Linking Your Domain

You can get your domain from GoDaddy, Namecheap, or even directly from Shopify. We recommend GoDaddy for Indian stores for better pricing and customer support.

👉 Buy your domain from GoDaddy (affiliate)

To link your domain to Shopify:

  1. Go to Shopify admin > Settings > Domains
  2. Click "Connect existing domain"
  3. Enter your GoDaddy domain
  4. Follow the on-screen steps or log into GoDaddy for automatic connection
  5. Verify domain connection

Indian Dropshipping Store Checklist ✅

  • Use INR currency and Indian payment gateways
  • Add clear shipping timeframes (7–14 days)
  • Mention return/refund policy
  • Enable COD (Cash on Delivery) if possible
  • Add GST info if applicable
  • Target Indian customers in your Facebook/Instagram ads

Final Thoughts

With Shopify + GoDaddy, you're setting your dropshipping store on autopilot. You don’t need to be a tech expert—just follow the checklist, keep it simple, and start testing products. Want help with product research? Check out DropStop’s tools to find winning items faster.

Try DropStop: built for Indian Dropshipping by Indian Dropshippers