How To Dropship On Shopify For Free Using Dser (2026 Guide)

Shopify dropshipping with DSers lets you run an online store without buying inventory upfront. You list products, customers place orders, and your supplier ships directly to them. DSers connects your Shopify store to AliExpress suppliers and automates the order process at no cost.

This guide covers every step: setting up your Shopify store, installing DSers, importing products, and fulfilling your first order. If you are in the US or Pakistan, the same process applies.

What Is DSers and Why Use It?

DSers is the official AliExpress dropshipping partner app for Shopify. It replaced Oberlo in 2022 and is now the most widely used free dropshipping tool on the platform.

Here is what DSers does for you:

Connects your Shopify store to AliExpress suppliers in minutes
Lets you import products with one click
Processes bulk orders automatically instead of placing them one by one
Tracks shipments and updates order status in Shopify
Free plan available that covers most new store needs

The free plan on DSers supports up to 3 stores and 3,000 products. That is more than enough to start and test your dropshipping business.

What You Need Before You Start

You need three things before following this guide:

A Shopify account. The Basic plan at $39/month gives you everything needed. A free trial is available for new accounts.
A free DSers account at dsers.com. Register with your email.
A free AliExpress account at aliexpress.com. This is where your products come from.

No credit card is needed to install DSers. The Shopify trial gives you time to set up and test before paying.

Step 1: Set Up Your Shopify Store

Go to shopify.com and start your free trial. During setup:

Choose a store name that matches your niche
Skip adding products for now. DSers will handle that.
Select your home country for tax and currency settings

Once inside your Shopify admin, go to Settings and complete your store currency, time zone, and payment details. For US stores, Shopify Payments is the default. For Pakistan-based stores, options include local gateways like JazzCash and Easypaisa, which your developer can integrate separately.

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Step 2: Install DSers on Shopify

From your Shopify admin, go to the App Store and search for DSers. Click Install. DSers will ask for permission to access your store. Accept and proceed.

After installation, DSers opens a setup wizard. Connect your AliExpress account when prompted. This links your store to the supplier network where your products come from.

You will land on the DSers dashboard. This is where you manage everything: products, orders, suppliers, and settings.

Step 3: Find and Import Products

Inside DSers, go to Find Products. This opens a product search connected directly to AliExpress. Search by keyword or browse categories.

When evaluating a product to sell, check these things:

Orders: Look for products with 1,000+ orders. This confirms the product sells.
Supplier rating: Choose suppliers rated 4.5 stars or above.
Shipping time: AliExpress Standard Shipping to the US takes 15 to 30 days. ePacket is faster where available.
Price margin: Your selling price should be 2 to 3 times the AliExpress price to cover ads and fees.

Once you find a product, click the DSers icon to add it to your import list. From the import list, push it to your Shopify store with one click. The product title, images, and variants transfer automatically.

Step 4: Customize Your Product Listings

DSers imports raw product data from AliExpress. Before your products go live, edit them inside Shopify:

Rewrite the product title. Make it clear and buyer-focused.
Edit the description. Remove supplier branding and write for your customer.
Set your price. A 2.5x markup on AliExpress cost is a starting point.
Keep only the best product images. Remove low quality or watermarked ones.
Set inventory to Shopify tracking so sold-out items do not oversell.

A clean product page converts better than a raw import. Spend 10 minutes per product on this step.

Step 5: Fulfill Orders with DSers

When a customer places an order on your Shopify store, it appears in DSers under Open Orders. To fulfill it:

Go to DSers and open the order.
DSers shows you the matched AliExpress supplier. Confirm the product and variant are correct.
Click Order to Place. DSers sends the order to AliExpress automatically.
Pay the AliExpress price on AliExpress. The difference between what your customer paid and what you pay is your profit.
DSers updates the tracking number in Shopify once the supplier ships.

Bulk ordering is one of DSers’ best features. If you have 20 orders pending, you can process all of them in one click instead of going into each individually.

Does This Work for Pakistani Store Owners?

Yes. Pakistani entrepreneurs run Shopify dropshipping stores that sell to US and UK buyers. Your store operates in USD or GBP. AliExpress accepts international cards for supplier payments. Payoneer and Wise are commonly used to receive international payouts.

For a Pakistan-based store selling locally, AliExpress shipping times can be longer. In that case, local wholesale suppliers combined with a Shopify store work better than the standard dropshipping model.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing products with no orders: A product with zero AliExpress orders is unproven. Start with bestsellers.
Ignoring shipping times: 30-day delivery kills reviews. Set clear expectations in your product description.
Keeping the raw AliExpress description: It reads poorly and damages trust. Always rewrite it.
No test order: Place one test order yourself before running ads. Confirm the process works end to end.

DSers Free Plan vs Paid Plan: What You Actually Need

Feature	Details
Free plan stores	Up to 3 Shopify stores
Free plan products	Up to 3,000 products per store
Bulk order processing	Available on free plan
Supplier mapping	Available on free plan
Advanced reporting	Paid plans only
When to upgrade	When managing 10+ orders per day consistently

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I dropship on Shopify for free using DSers?

Yes. DSers has a free plan that connects your Shopify store to AliExpress suppliers. You can import up to 3,000 products and process orders at no cost. You only pay when a customer orders, and that payment covers your AliExpress supplier cost plus your profit margin.

How do I connect AliExpress to Shopify with DSers?

Install DSers from the Shopify App Store. During setup, DSers asks you to link your AliExpress account. Once connected, you can search AliExpress products inside DSers and push them to your Shopify store in one click. Orders are then fulfilled automatically through DSers.

How long does AliExpress shipping take to the US?

AliExpress Standard Shipping to the US takes 15 to 30 days on average. Some suppliers offer ePacket or AliExpress Premium Shipping, which arrives in 7 to 15 days. Always check the shipping options on the supplier page before importing the product.

How do I fulfill orders on Shopify dropshipping?

When a customer orders on your Shopify store, the order appears in DSers under Open Orders. You click Order to Place, DSers sends it to your AliExpress supplier, and you pay the supplier cost. The supplier ships to your customer and DSers updates the tracking number automatically in Shopify.

Can Pakistani store owners use Shopify dropshipping?

Yes. Pakistani entrepreneurs use Shopify to run dropshipping stores targeting US, UK, and UAE buyers. Payouts are received through Payoneer or Wise. For stores selling locally in Pakistan, combining local suppliers with a Shopify store often works better than relying on AliExpress for domestic shipping.

How to Dropship on Shopify for Free Using DSers 2026