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Sync stock

Setup time: 1 minute to enable, prevents overselling automatically

Why stock synchronization matters

Without stock sync, you risk overselling. When someone buys on Bol.com, your WooCommerce inventory doesn't update automatically — meaning you might sell the same item twice. Stock synchronization keeps your available quantity accurate across both platforms, preventing canceled orders and negative reviews.

Option 1: Enable during Setup Wizard

During initial setup, enable stock sync in Step 3: Synchronization:

  1. Enable the Stock synchronization (Fulfillment By Bol / Fulfillment By Retailer) toggle
  2. Continue with the remaining wizard steps
BridgeSync Setup Wizard Step 3 Synchronization preferences showing Stock synchronization toggle for Fulfillment By Bol and Fulfillment By Retailer enabled
Enable stock synchronization during Step 3 of the Setup Wizard

Option 2: Enable in Settings

Already completed the wizard? Enable stock sync anytime:

  1. Go to Bol.com connector → Settings in WordPress
  2. Scroll down to the Synchronization settings section
  3. Check the Stock synchronization checkbox
BridgeSync Settings page showing Synchronization settings section with Stock synchronization checkbox enabled to synchronize product stock from WooCommerce to Bol.com for FBR orders
Enable stock synchronization under Bol.com connector → Settings

Done! BridgeSync now sends your WooCommerce stock levels to Bol.com automatically at every sync interval. Your Bol.com listings will always show accurate availability.

Note: Stock synchronization applies to FBR (Fulfillment By Retailer) orders where you ship products yourself. For FBB (Fulfillment By Bol) products, Bol.com manages inventory in their warehouse.

Ensure WooCommerce tracks inventory for your products

BridgeSync can only sync stock that WooCommerce is tracking. Make sure stock management is enabled for your products:

For simple products:

  1. Go to Products → All Products and edit any product you sell on Bol.com
  2. Scroll to Product data and click the Inventory tab
  3. Enable Track stock quantity
  4. Enter your current Stock quantity
  5. Click Update to save

For variable products:

  1. Open the variable product and go to the Variations tab
  2. Expand each variation (e.g. "Red - Size M")
  3. Enable Manage stock? for each variation individually
  4. Enter the stock quantity for each variation
  5. Click Save changes

How stock sync works

Once enabled, BridgeSync synchronizes stock in one direction:

  • WooCommerce → Bol.com: Your WooCommerce stock levels are sent to Bol.com at every sync interval
  • Order imports: When a Bol.com order is imported, WooCommerce stock is reduced automatically (standard WooCommerce behavior)
  • Next sync: The updated WooCommerce stock is then synced back to Bol.com

This means WooCommerce is always your single source of truth for inventory. All stock adjustments should be made in WooCommerce.

Verify stock is syncing correctly

  1. Note a product's stock quantity in WooCommerce
  2. Wait for the next sync interval (check Latest synchronization in Settings)
  3. Log into partner.bol.com
  4. Check the same product's stock in your Bol.com seller account
  5. Verify the quantities match

Tip: For immediate stock updates on individual products, use the Synchronize changes immediately button on the product's BridgeSync tab.