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How Do I Connect Two WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 21, 2023 @ 12:41 pm

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you might need to connect two WooCommerce installations at some point. This could be for a number of reasons, such as if you’re selling products in multiple countries and need to connect your stores so customers can purchase from either one. Whatever the reason, connecting two WooCommerce stores together is actually quite easy to do.

There are two methods you can use to connect two WooCommerce stores together. The first method is to use the WooCommerce REST API. This is the recommended method as it is the most secure and also the most flexible. The second method is to use the built-in WordPress importer/exporter tool.

This method is easier to set up but is less secure and not as flexible.

Method 1: Using the WooCommerce REST API

To connect two WooCommerce stores using the REST API, you will first need to generate an API key and secret for each store. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API and click on “Add Key”.

Give your key a description and select the user you want to generate the key for. Then check the boxes for the permissions you want to grant this key. Once you’re done, click on “Generate API Key”.

PRO TIP: If you are considering connecting two WooCommerce sites, there are a few things you should be aware of beforehand. First, it is important to make sure that both sites are running the same version of WooCommerce. If they are not, it is possible that the connection will not work properly. Additionally, you will need to have access to both sites’ databases in order to connect them. Finally, it is important to note that connecting two WooCommerce sites can cause some issues with order management. As such, it is recommended that you test the connection on a staging site before going live.

Repeat this process for both stores, making sure to generate a different key and secret for each store.

Once you have generated the keys, you will need to add them to each store. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API and enter the key and secret for each store in the appropriate fields. Make sure “Enable the REST API” is checked.

Method 2: Using the WordPress Importer/Exporter Tool

You can also connect two WooCommerce stores using the built-in WordPress importer/exporter tool. This method is easier to set up but is less secure and not as flexible.

To use this method, first install and activate the WordPress importer/exporter plugin on both stores. Then go to Tools > Import in your WordPress admin panel and select WordPress. Choose a file from your computer or enter a URL where a file can be found and click “Upload file and import”.

Follow the prompts to import content from one store into another.

Conclusion

There are two methods that can be used in order to connect two WooCommerce. The first one being more recommended which is by using the WooCommerce REST API. It is more secure and flexible than the second method, which uses the built-in WordPress importer/exporter tool. But this second method is easier to set up. In conclusion, it depends on what one prefers according to their needs. Both methods have been elaborated on in this article.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.