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TikTok shop integration (via Pipe17)

Connect Katana to your TikTok shop for automated order processing and inventory sync.

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Written by Dayvid Lorbiecke
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The TikTok Shop integration via Pipe17 connects Katana with your TikTok store to automate order processing, inventory updates, and fulfillment syncing.

This ensures Katana acts as the central source of truth for inventory while orders and fulfillment updates flow seamlessly between systems.


What the integration enables

  • Orders: Send sales orders from TikTok to Katana.

  • Inventory: Push inventory levels from Katana to TikTok.

  • Fulfillment: Sync fulfillment updates from Katana to TikTok.


How it works

  • TikTok sales orders are imported into Katana via Pipe17 as Not delivered SOs.

  • Products are matched between TikTok and Katana using SKUs.

  • When a Katana SO is marked Delivered (with tracking info), Pipe17 sends fulfillment data back to TikTok (fulfilled or partially fulfilled).

  • Inventory reconciliation has a 1-hour buffer period before updates are reflected in TikTok.

  • Orders using Fulfilled by TikTok are usually not pushed to Katana.

    • If needed for reporting, Pipe17 can push these orders into Katana as Done SOs (contact the Pipe17 team to enable).

  • TikTok allows order edits for up to 60 minutes after placement. Pipe17 recommends setting a 60-minute order hold to avoid syncing incorrect order details.


Connecting Katana to Pipe17

  1. Log in (or create) your Pipe17 account.

  2. In Pipe17, go to Integrations > Add Integration > Katana.

  3. Define your connection settings:

    • Push orders to Katana

    • Pull products from Katana

    • Pull inventory changes from Katana

  4. Click Connect, then log in with your Katana credentials to authorize.

  5. Once complete, you’ll be redirected to Pipe17 with Katana connected.


Connecting TikTok Shop to Pipe17

  1. In Pipe17, go to Integrations > Add Integration > TikTok.

    Screenshot showing where TikTok is located within Pipe17

  2. Connect your TikTok store account.

    Connection pop-up for connecting TikTok to Pipe17

  3. TikTok configuration settings in Pipe17
    • Pull orders from TikTok

    • Push products from TikTok to Pipe17

    • Enable/disable channel sync for individual items

    • Push inventory information from Pipe17 to TikTok

    • Push fulfillment information to TikTok

  4. Authenticate using a TikTok master account (sub-accounts do not have sufficient permissions).

  5. Authorize the connection in the TikTok Seller Portal when prompted.

  6. After authorization, TikTok will be successfully connected to Pipe17.


Additional TikTok setup requirements

  • Warehouses: TikTok requires both a Pickup Warehouse and a Return Warehouse (these can point to the same physical location). You can map them to a single Katana location or manage them separately.

  • Shipping options: Configure your TikTok Shipping Options and Shipping Templates to align with your fulfillment workflow.


Workflow summary

  1. The order is placed on TikTok.

  2. Order flows into Katana via Pipe17 (after a 60-minute hold).

  3. Katana manages inventory, production, and fulfillment.

  4. Once marked as Delivered in Katana, Pipe17 sends tracking and fulfillment data back to TikTok.

  5. Inventory updates sync from Katana → Pipe17 → TikTok (with a 1-hour buffer).


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