Distributor Onboarding & Inventory Listing Guide

This guide provides a complete walkthrough for new distributors to register on DistyParts, configure their profiles, and upload their product inventory for sale.

๐Ÿ”น Step 1: Logging Into Your Distributor Account

Where to go:

This will take you to your Distributor Dashboard where you manage your business on the platform.

๐Ÿ”น Step 2: Complete Your Profile & Company Settings

Navigate to your profile page:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://distyparts.com/distyman/index.php?option=com_distyman&view=profile

You should update the following important sections:

  • Terms & Conditions โ€“ Your companyโ€™s standard selling terms.

  • Warranty Statement โ€“ Clarify warranty coverage and duration.

  • Authentication Fee โ€“ If you charge for product authentication, mention it here.

  • Authentication Process โ€“ Explain how product authenticity is verified.

  • Burnt Units per Date Code Authentication โ€“ Define how many samples or units you need to authenticate for specific date codes.

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Use the "Additional Tab" option if you have more information to share with buyers.

๐Ÿ”น Step 3: Add Return & Refund Policy

Using the same profile page, clearly outline your Return and Refund Policy. This should include conditions, timelines, and who bears the return shipping cost.

๐Ÿ”น Step 4: Set Shipping Preferences

๐Ÿ‘‰ Go to:
https://distyparts.com/distyman/index.php?option=com_distyman&view=shippingrules

You can either:

  • Define your own preferred shipping methods and carriers, OR

  • Skip this step if you prefer the platformโ€™s default method: shipping on the customerโ€™s account.

๐Ÿ”น Step 5: Select Manufacturers

Go to the manufacturers page:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://distyparts.com/distyman/index.php?option=com_distyman&view=manufacturers

Youโ€™ll need to do two things here:

  1. Select manufacturers that have authorized your company to sell their products.

  2. Select the manufacturers whose products you will list for sale on DistyParts.

These selections help with brand filtering and verification.

๐Ÿ”น Step 6: Payment Setup (Stripe Connect)

Again, go to your profile page:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://distyparts.com/distyman/index.php?option=com_distyman&view=profile

There, you'll find the option to connect your Stripe account through Stripe Connect.
This is required to receive payments from customers securely.

๐Ÿ”น Step 7: Configure Shipping Locations

On the same profile page, specify:

  • Shipping Origin Address โ€“ Where the products will be shipped from.

  • Preferred Shipping Destinations โ€“ Countries or regions you ship to.

This helps buyers know delivery expectations and ensures your listings are visible in the correct markets.

๐Ÿ”น Step 8: Upload Your Inventory

Go to the importer page:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://distyparts.com/distyman/index.php?option=com_importer&view=templates

Steps:

  1. Download the provided template or format.

  2. Fill it with your product data โ€“ include details like manufacturer, part number, quantity, price, packaging, etc.

  3. Upload the completed file back into the platform.

๐Ÿ”น Step 9: Review Your Uploaded Products

After uploading:

  1. Go to your product listings and verify all data is correctly displayed.

  2. Check for:

    • Typos or incorrect part numbers

    • Pricing or stock quantity errors

    • Correct manufacturers and product descriptions

If something is off, you can re-upload or edit the data directly.

โœ… All Set!

Once all the above steps are completed:

  • Your profile will be fully configured.

  • Your inventory will be live and discoverable by customers.

  • You are officially ready to receive orders and grow your business on DistyParts!