Not using an e-commerce integration? No problem. You can use Gelato independently through the Manual store workflow, which allows you to manage everything directly in the Gelato Dashboard, ideal for one-off orders, samples, internal use, or testing before launching your online store.
How the Manual Store Workflow Works
Using Gelato without an online store integration means you’ll handle all ordering, customization, and customer details within your Dashboard.
Step | What You’ll Do |
Start the order | Go to Orders > New Order. You can also start directly from the Product Catalog pages. |
Select and customize products | Choose the product, upload print files (or customize in the Design Editor directly). |
Add customer info | Manually enter the shipping address and contact details for each recipient. |
Confirm shipping and payment | Choose the shipping method and confirm payment. |
Track from the dashboard | Once submitted, your order is processed like any other. All updates and tracking are visible in the Orders section. |
Tip: This workflow is perfect for placing sample orders or fulfilling requests without needing an online storefront.