Getting Started with GhostSync
Follow this guide to automate your inventory from email to Shopify in under an hour.
1Create your account
GhostSync uses your existing Shopify account for login. No new passwords to remember.
- Go to app.ghostsync.io.
- Click Continue with Shopify.
- Enter your Shopify store domain (e.g.,
my-store.myshopify.com). - Approve the app permissions. We only request
write_inventory,read_inventory,read_locations, andread_products. We do not access your customers or orders.
2Add your first supplier
Once logged in, you'll see the dashboard. Click Add Supplier to start the setup wizard.
You will need:
- The name of your supplier.
- A recent inventory email from them (CSV, Excel, or PDF attachment).
GhostSync will generate a unique email address for this supplier (e.g., mystore.supplierA@ghostsync.io).
3Set up email forwarding
To automate the process, you need to auto-forward your supplier's emails to GhostSync.
- Gmail: Go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP. Add the GhostSync address as a forwarding address. Create a filter for email from your supplier and choose "Forward into...".
- Outlook: Go to Settings > Mail > Rules. Add a rule: If sender is [Supplier], forward to [GhostSync Address].
4Approve the template
After you send the first email, our AI will analyze the attachment and map the columns (SKU, Quantity, Price) automatically.
Review the mapping in the dashboard. If it looks correct, click Approve & Activate.
5Verify with a test email
Send one more email to the GhostSync address. Wait a few moments, then check the Sync History tab in the dashboard.