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3PL Bridge: Shopify ↔ Warehouse CSV-over-SFTP Sync

3PL Bridge: Shopify ↔ Warehouse CSV-over-SFTP Sync ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Send unfulfilled Shopify orders to your 3PL as CSV over SFTP and pull tracking numbers back into fulfillments — the whole integration, no monthly connector app.

Export unfulfilled Shopify orders to your 3PL as a clean CSV on a schedule
Upload straight to the warehouse SFTP folder with no connector subscription
Pull tracking numbers back and create Shopify fulfillments automatically
Notify customers with carrier and tracking the moment the 3PL ships
Dedupe both directions so no order is exported twice or fulfilled twice
Map any 3PL's tracking columns by header — order ID, tracking, carrier, URL
Get an email summary after every export and every tracking import

ShopifySFTPSMTP

n8n.io / workflow / shopify-3pl-sftp-sync

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How it works

Workflow summary

2 coordinated workflows handle different parts of the automation.

Export Orders to Warehouse (CSV over SFTP)

Required

1Runs automatically on a schedule (every few hours by default)
2Fetches all open, unfulfilled orders from your Shopify store
3Builds a clean order CSV — one row per line item with full shipping details
4Skips any order already exported on a previous run so nothing ships twice
5Uploads the CSV to your 3PL's SFTP folder
6Emails you a short summary of how many orders were sent

Import Tracking & Create Fulfillments

Optional

1Runs automatically on a schedule to check for new tracking files
2Downloads the tracking CSV your 3PL left in its SFTP folder
3Reads each row and matches it to the right Shopify order by order ID
4Skips any tracking number already processed on an earlier run
5Creates the Shopify fulfillment with the carrier and tracking number
6Notifies the customer automatically and emails you a run summary

Why this exists

Shopify stores signing with small regional 3PLs that only speak CSV over SFTP find the 'Swiss Army knife' connector apps overkill at $20-$50+/mo for a simple orders-out, tracking-back job.

“'We're about to sign up with a small 3PL that doesn't have a Shopify plugin. Instead, they work with CSV files over SFTP. That's it, nothing more. ... But this is overkill for what I need.'”

Source: r/shopify thread

Deliverables

What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
03Credential checklist for Shopify, SFTP, SMTP. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

Import the workflow into n8n

Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

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About this template

How long does it take to set up 3PL Bridge: Shopify ↔ Warehouse CSV-over-SFTP Sync?

Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.

What if I get stuck?

Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.

Do I need to pay for Shopify?

API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

Refunds are issued only as described in our Refund Policy (https://n8ntemplatestore.com/refund-policy). Or add Setup Service at checkout for a live install and test session — pick any tier you prefer.