If you’ve placed an order on your Shopify store while Test Mode (or a test payment gateway, such as Shopify’s Bogus Gateway) is turned on, you might notice it appears in your Zendrop Orders Dashboard.
That’s expected behavior, but it’s important to understand what happens next and when (or if) you’ll be charged.
Let’s clarify:
Quick Answer
You will not be charged for an order placed while Shopify’s Test Mode is turned on,
unless you have a valid payment method saved in Zendrop and the order is actually fulfilled.
Zendrop may show your Shopify test order for visibility, but you always stay in control of fulfillment and billing.
Why Test Mode Orders Appear on Zendrop
When you enable Test Mode on Shopify and place a simulated order, Shopify sends that order data to Zendrop just like it would for a real order.
That’s why your test order may appear in Zendrop, but don’t worry:
It’s not a real transaction.
Zendrop won’t charge you automatically.
You can simply cancel it.
Will Zendrop Charge Me for a Test Mode Order?
No, Zendrop will not charge you for any Shopify test order created while Test Mode or a test gateway is active.
Charges only occur if:
You have a payment method on file, and
The order is actually fulfilled (manually or via Auto-Fulfillment).
If Auto-Fulfillment is turned off, your test order will appear but stay unfulfilled and unbilled.
If Auto-Fulfillment is turned on, you can still cancel the order before shipment begins, and Zendrop will issue a full refund.
Best Practice for Testing Your Checkout
Here’s how to test your Shopify checkout safely while Test Mode is active:
Turn off Auto-Fulfillment in Zendrop before placing your Shopify test order.
Enable Test Mode (or use Shopify’s Bogus Gateway).
Place a fake order to confirm your checkout flow.
Watch it sync to Zendrop (for visibility).
Cancel the test order from Zendrop before fulfillment.
Turn Auto-Fulfillment back on when ready for real sales.
This lets you test your full order sync process without risking any charges.
Why Zendrop Handles Test Mode Orders This Way
By importing even your Test Mode orders for transparency (but not charging for them), Zendrop provides:
Visibility: See how orders flow from Shopify to Zendrop.
Control: Cancel any test order before it’s fulfilled.
Protection: Avoid accidental charges or shipments.
Confidence: Know your system is ready for real customers.
Summary
Question | Answer |
Will a Shopify Test Mode order appear on Zendrop? | ✅ Yes, for visibility |
Will Zendrop charge me for it? | ❌ No, unless it’s fulfilled with a payment method on file |
Can I cancel a test order? | ✅ Yes, before fulfillment (full refund if charged) |
What happens if Auto-Fulfillment is off? | 🟢 The test order remains unfulfilled and uncharged |
Once you’ve completed your Shopify Test Mode checks, you can confidently turn Test Mode off and reconnect Zendrop for real transactions.
Every paid order will sync automatically, ready for seamless, professional fulfillment and tracking powered by Zendrop’s trusted global network.
Zendrop keeps your operations clean, accurate, and growth-ready from your first test order to your first real sale.