How ToasterSync works

From first connection to first sync in under 30 minutes, without a technical setup project.

Why ToasterSync exists

Toast's built-in Shopify integration is strong for stock sync, but it starts after products already exist in both systems and are linked manually.

That means you have to create products in both Toast & Shopify as well as having to make any edits in both systems.

ToasterSync does this for you. We create products in Shopify from Toast first, then your team links once so Toast can manage inventory sync.

Start with a bulk sync of your entire catalog, then ToasterSync automatically creates new products and updates existing ones in Shopify as they change in Toast.

ToasterSync and Toast native integration work together: product creation first, inventory synchronization second.
Comparison between manual product copy workflow and automated ToasterSync workflow

Step-by-step process

1
Connect your accounts

Enter Toast credentials and connect to Shopify. We encrypt and store your credentials securely.

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2
Map your categories

Map Toast menus and groups to Shopify collections, auto-match by name, and exclude categories you don't want on Shopify.

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3
Preview and bulk sync your products

Preview names, prices, SKUs, images, variants, and collections, then sync all products or selected subsets.

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4
Link products in Toast for stock sync

After products are created in Shopify, use Toast bulk linking so Toast's native integration can keep stock synced.

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5
Stay in sync automatically

Starter and Pro plans process Toast webhooks so new products and product changes in Toast update Shopify automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I still need Toast's Shopify integration?+
Yes. Toast's integration handles inventory sync. ToasterSync handles product creation in Shopify so you skip needing to add everything twice.
What if products already exist in Shopify?+
ToasterSync detects duplicates by SKU so you can skip, update, or review existing products before syncing.
How long does initial sync take?+
Most catalogs sync in under 10 minutes. Larger catalogs take longer, and progress is visible throughout.
Do variants and modifiers sync?+
Yes. Toast options and modifier structures map into Shopify variant-friendly product structures.
Is my data secure?+
Yes. Credentials are encrypted at rest and Shopify access uses OAuth. We only store data required to run sync workflows.

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