After installing and activating the plugin, the first and most important step is to connect your WordPress site to your Drop Print account. This allows the plugin to fetch your account details, pricelists, and securely send orders for fulfilment.
Navigate to the Drop Print menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar. You will be prompted to connect your account.
3.2.1. First-Time Connection & Seamless Login
Click the “Connect Account” button. This will redirect you to the drop-print.com website to authenticate.
Here’s a nice time-saver: If you are already logged into your Drop Print account in the same browser, you won’t need to enter your password again. The connection will happen in a flash, and you’ll be redirected straight back to your WordPress dashboard. The plugin securely retrieves your connection details from your active session.
3.2.2. Important: Note for Legacy “Alden Fine Print Production” Users
If you are a user of our previous service, Alden Fine Print Production, you will first need to reset your password on the Drop Print website. Please follow the instructions sent to you via email before you attempt to authenticate the plugin.
3.2.3. Important: Note for Web Developers Setting Up for a Client
If you are setting up this plugin for a client, it is crucial to ensure you connect the client’s Drop Print account, not your own. Before you click the “Connect Account” button, we recommend you first visit drop-print.com in a new tab and log out of any active session you might have. Then, return to the plugin settings page and proceed with the connection, logging in with your client’s credentials when prompted.
