When starting with DSers, beginners often ask:

What settings must be configured first?
What can wait until orders arrive?
Which settings need paid plans?

This optimized guide includes clear comparison sheets, so you can set up DSers quickly and correctly.

1. DSers Settings Overview

DSers settings are grouped into 3 practical categories:

1️⃣ Must-Have Before First Order
2️⃣ Set When You Start Getting Orders
3️⃣ Advanced Settings (Scaling Stage)

Understanding this saves time and avoids confusion.

2. Comparison Sheet: What Settings to Configure First

3. Essential Settings Before First Order

These are the only settings beginners must do first.

3.1 Pricing Rules

Set automatic pricing to avoid losses.

Example pricing rule:

• Cost $5 → Sell $14.99
• Cost $10 → Sell $24.99

Set:

✔ Markup %
✔ Fixed markup
✔ Rounding rule

This protects your profit.

3.2 Notification Settings

Enable alerts for:

✔ Failed orders
✔ Supplier price changes
✔ Out-of-stock products

This prevents customer complaints.

3.3 Push Product Settings

The system has already set default

4. Settings You Can Skip Until Orders Come

Many beginners over-optimize too early.

You can safely skip these until you get sales.

4.1 Shipping Settings

You only need shipping settings when placing real orders.

Configure later:

✔ Preferred shipping method
✔ Default shipping country
✔ Shipping time filters

DSers will guide you during order placement.

4.2 Tracking Page Branding

Tracking pages matter after shipping products.

Configure later:

✔ Logo
✔ Brand color
✔ Upsell products

Great for customer experience, not urgent.

4.3 Automation Rules

Advanced automation like:

✔ Auto place orders
✔ Auto update prices
✔ Auto supplier mapping

Use after you understand your workflow.

5. Comparison Sheet: Free Plan vs Paid Plans

Here’s the most important comparison beginners need.

6. Quick Beginner Setup Checklist

Before launching ads, check:

✔ Store connected
✔ Supplier connected
✔ Pricing rules set
✔ Notifications enabled
✔ Product pushed to store

That’s enough.

Everything else can wait.

7. Common DSers Settings Mistakes

Avoid these beginner errors:

❌ Setting complicated automation early
❌ Ignoring pricing rules
❌ Wrong currency settings
❌ Spending hours on shipping rules before orders

Focus on product testing first.

8. When Should You Upgrade DSers?

Upgrade when manual work becomes painful.

Examples:

• Many orders need to process per day
• Need multiple stores
• Too much products need to sync stocks
• Supplier switching often

Until then, the free plan works perfectly.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need perfect DSers settings on day one.

Focus on essentials:

✔ Account connection
✔ Pricing rules
✔ Notifications

Then improve settings as your orders grow.

Dropshipping success comes from testing products first, optimizing systems later.