TikTok for Shopify: Product Attributes

08/19/2025

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Summary

What new features have been introduced to simplify product listing for Shopify sellers on TikTok Shop?

  • Attribute Pre-Fill automatically fills product details, reducing manual entry. Quick Sync Product Feature speeds up listing by syncing products with minimal input. Auto-Fill Syncing imports and pre-fills product attributes and shipping dimensions from Shopify to TikTok Shop.

What are the key steps sellers must follow to enable and use the auto-sync and pre-fill features?

  • Sellers must connect their TikTok account in settings, complete Warehouse Setup, and finish Onboarding verification in Shopify. Auto-sync starts automatically with a toggle ON by default but can be turned off for manual syncing.

How can sellers verify and manage the pre-filled product attributes after syncing?

  • A Green Icon appears next to each product’s Edit button indicating successful pre-fill of attributes like weight and dimensions. Sellers can click Edit to review or modify these details, including selecting the correct Brand if authorized.

What should sellers do if the product sync process gets stuck at certain percentages during onboarding?

  • Sync delays at 15%, 30%, or 45% are common with large catalogs. If stuck for an extended time, sellers should contact their Account Manager or TikTok Seller Support for assistance.
Overview
To help Shopify sellers streamline their product listing experience, we’re introducing new features aimed at simplifying and accelerating the product setup process for new onboarding sellers.
Key Enhancements
Auto-Fill Syncing Process
For new onboarding sellers, products will now be automatically imported, prefilled with required attributes and synced from Shopify to TikTok Shop. Before the sync begins, product listings will be pre-filled with suggested shipping dimensions, including weight, length, width, and height, ensuring a seamless setup.
  • Attribute Pre-Fill: This feature saves sellers time by automatically pre-filling product attributes, reducing the manual setup needed for each listing.
  • Quick Sync Product Feature: A new syncing option that allows sellers to list products faster with minimal manual input.
Follow the steps below to get started
Steps to Start the Process:
  1. Connect Your TikTok Account
    • Navigate to the account settings and click on Connect Account to link your TikTok account.
    • Note: Auto-sync will NOT activate until the connection is established and Warehouse and Onboarding verifications are complete.
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  1. Auto pre-fill Process
    • After connecting your TikTok account, the pre-fill and auto-sync processes will start, with the toggle set to ON by default.
    • To stop auto-syncing, you can switch the toggle to OFF if you prefer manual syncing.
    • If the toggle remains ON, the system will continue to pre-fill and auto-sync product attributes for any Shopify products with existing values.
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  1. Warehouse Step and Onboarding Completion
    • Auto-sync will only begin once you have completed the Warehouse Setup and Onboarding verification is approved in your Shopify account.
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  1. Verify Pre-Filled Attributes
    • Once the pre-fill attribute sync is complete, sellers will see a Green Icon on the Edit button next to each auto-filled product, indicating the attributes were successfully pre-filled.
    • This Green icon signifies that product attributes (such as Weight, Length, Width and Height) have been pre-filled successfully
    • You can review and edit these attributes by clicking Edit next to each product.
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  1. Check Product Dimensions
    • Click on any product to review the shipping dimensions (weight, length, width, height) which have been imported from Shopify to TikTok Shop.
    • Check Brand field as auto-fill defaults to No brand option. If you have Brand authorization, do choose your authorized Brand from the drop-down
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Demo Video:For a visual walkthrough, refer to the demo video below:

FAQs:

Q: I am stuck at 15% or 30% or 45%. How should I proceed with the sync?

This is expected if the seller has larger product catalog with product attributes on Shopify. However, if the seller is stuck at atny stage (15% or 30% or 45%) in the sync process, please reach out to AM or TikTok Seller Support team
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