How to Create a Wholesale Store on Shopify: Step-by-Step
Tags: shopify, b2b, webdev, ecommerce
Published: 2022-08-02 12:06:00

Are you looking to create a wholesale store on Shopify for yourself or your client? Yes? You can follow these simple steps to build a wholesale store on Shopify.

[Creating a wholesale store on Shopify](https://wholesalehelper.io/blog/shopify-wholesale/) is a great way to sell your products in bulk to your b2b customers at wholesale rates and earn more revenue with this business model. With Shopify, you get more customization options and feasibility to run a successful b2b ecommerce store. Plus, setting up a wholesale store on Shopify is quick and easy - you can be up and running in no time!

If you're ready to get started, follow the steps below to create your wholesale store on Shopify:

## Step One: Create Your Account on Shopify (if you don’t have it)

To create an account on Shopify, go to https://shopify.com and click on "Start Free Trial" (after entering your email).

![Shopify.com](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6it042un41rzoaafp4cr.jpg)

From there, you'll enter some basic information about your business, such as your store name and address. Once you've completed this step, you'll be able to access the Shopify admin panel.

## Step Two: Choose A Theme for Your Shopify Store

After signing up for a free account, simply go to the admin section in the Shopify dashboard and click on Online Store -> Themes. Shopify has a wide range of theme selection (both free and paid).

Just install the one you want and you’re good to go. Also, if you want a theme that has a wholesale functionality or is specifically built to run wholesale store on Shopify then you can search for such themes on Google.


![Themes Window in Shopify Admin](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/n5g9qe7z9615fgbgy4ht.jpg)


## Step Three: Add Your Products

Now, it's time to add products to your store. To add your products and make it visible to customers on the Shopify storefront, go to the "Products" section in the left-hand sidebar of the Shopify admin panel. From there, you can add products one at a time or in bulk. Once you've added your products, be sure to fill out the product descriptions and set up shipping.

## Step Four: Set A Payment Method to Accept Payments for Wholesale Orders

To accept payments on your Shopify store, it must be configured in the admin dashboard. Just click on the "Settings" icon in the Shopify admin panel and go to “Payments”. From there, you can add and configure your payment providers.


![Payments settings in Shopify Admin dashboard](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5xjr7zvcg2amjyhtr6zn.jpg)


## Step Five: Add A 3rd-party Shopify Wholesale App

Adding a wholesale app is optional (if you're running on [Shopify Plus](https://www.shopify.in/plus/solutions/b2b-ecommerce)). It's a good option if you plan on selling to wholesale customers. There are a few different apps available, such as [Wholesale Pricing Discount](https://apps.shopify.com/wholesale-pricing-discount) and [Wholesale Order Form](https://apps.shopify.com/single-page-order-form).

![Wholesale Pricing Discount App in Shopify App Store](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y0lfu6qt45fxott29j2t.jpg)

To add a wholesale app, go to Shopify App Store here: https://apps.shopify.com and search for “wholesale” apps in the search bar. There are many apps available in the app store with different features and pricing options, install the one you want to use.

Further, to set wholesale prices for products in your store, you can configure the added app accordingly. Look for their help center articles if you need any help in setting up.

## Step Five: Launch Your Store!

Once you've completed all of the steps above, your store is ready to launch. To do this, go to "Settings" in the left-hand sidebar of the Shopify admin panel. Then, click "General." From there, you'll see a button that says "Launch Your Store." Click this button and your store will go live.

## Sum Up…

By following the steps above, you can easily create a wholesale store on Shopify. Just a tip, you can also lock or [hide products in the Shopify](https://wholesalehelper.io/blog/lock-or-hide-shopify-store/) store by installing specific apps that provide you with this functionality. Just type the name of the feature you want in the search box of Shopify App Store and the relevant apps will pop up in the search results. Install them, configure them for your store as per your needs and there you go. It’s not that complicated.