What steps do I need to complete to get started with Shopify Collective?

Shopify provides a getting-started checklist that groups the setup process into three stages: installing and configuring the app, connecting with retailers and building price lists, and fulfilling orders once they start coming in.

In the first stage, you install the Collective: Supplier sales channel, work through the onboarding task list in the app's Overview section, and review the eligibility requirements and Community Guidelines.

In the second stage, you search the Discovery page for compatible retailers and send invitations, respond to any invitations you receive, and build a price list with your margins and shipping rates before setting it active.

In the third stage, you monitor imported products and fulfill orders from your Shopify Orders page, and collect payment after fulfillment, which shows up in your payouts as Shopify Collective Credit.