Your First Cost Entry

Learn how to add your first product cost in CostSync

Last updated: 17th January 2025

Your First Cost Entry

Adding product costs is the foundation of accurate profit tracking. Here's how to add your first cost.

Adding a Cost Manually

Step 1: Navigate to Products

  1. Open CostSync from your Shopify admin
  2. Click Products in the navigation

Step 2: Find Your Product

Use the search bar or filters to find the product you want to update.

Step 3: Enter the Cost

  1. Click on the product to open the cost editor
  2. Enter the Cost per unit (your purchase price)
  3. Optionally add:
    • Shipping cost per unit
    • Handling cost per unit
    • Supplier information

Step 4: Save

Click Save to store the cost. CostSync will automatically recalculate profit for orders containing this product.

Understanding Cost Fields

FieldDescription
Cost per unitYour purchase price for the product
Shipping costPer-unit shipping from supplier
Handling costAdditional per-unit costs
Total costSum of all cost components

For Products with Variants

If your product has variants (size, color, etc.):

  1. Each variant can have its own cost
  2. Click on the variant to set individual costs
  3. Or use "Apply to all variants" for bulk updates
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Note

Variant-level costs allow for accurate tracking when different sizes or colors have different supplier prices.

Next Steps