# Step 1: Connect stores and locations

## 1. Connect store

### 1.1 Select store type

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After installing, there will be 2 type of store to be selected for the store you just installed the app:&#x20;

#### 1. Main store

Choose this if

* You are using this as your primary store&#x20;
* It has the most accurate inventory level&#x20;
* It is connected to the physical warehouse or locations&#x20;
* It has the largest customer base&#x20;

#### 2. Connected store

Choose this if&#x20;

* It is not your primary store&#x20;
* It is dropshipping store&#x20;
* It needs to sync inventory levels from primary or main store

{% hint style="info" %}
Almost every actions to manage the app will be taken on the primary store. So the document will focus on the Main store. Any actions need to be taken from Connected store will be noted&#x20;
{% endhint %}

### 2. Generate Connection key

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After choosing Main store, click on Connect store to generate a Connection key.

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Copy this Connection Key, paste it to the Connected store, and click Connect.&#x20;

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## 2. Connect locations

Click on Add connect location to connect the shared location between 2 stores.&#x20;

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Select the shared location and click on Connect.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
In case you have multiple shared location between your stores, click on Add connect location to add more and add all the shared location you have.&#x20;
{% endhint %}


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