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Tracking Status FAQ: Troubleshooting Common Issues

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Quick answers to the most common questions about DSers tracking statuses.

Tracking Status FAQ

Note

New to DSers tracking? Read our complete guide, Tracking Status Explained, for a full overview of what each status means.

1. Why is my order stuck in Pending or not changing at all?

Pending means the carrier hasn't physically picked up the package yet. Most "stuck" orders are waiting on the supplier to ship.

Detailed troubleshooting:

Scenario What's Happening What to Do
Order in Pending for 1-3 days Supplier printed label but hasn't handed to courier Wait. This is normal.
Order in Pending for 4-7 days Courier may have missed first scan Contact supplier to confirm shipment
Order in Pending for 7+ days DSers flags it Yellow automatically Message supplier or consider refund
Status not changing at all Sync delay or supplier hasn't shipped Try manual sync (click sync button in order)

Still stuck?

  1. Check AliExpress directly. Does a tracking number exist? If not, the supplier hasn't shipped.
  2. Wait a few hours. AliExpress can take time to update status.
  3. Contact DSers support (live chat 24/7) if no update after 48 hours.

2. What's the difference between Abnormal and Attention? Why is my order flagged?

Abnormal means the carrier reported a problem. Attention means DSers flagged a risk before it becomes a problem.

Comparison:

Status Meaning Your Action
Abnormal Confirmed failure: delivery failed, package returned, customs hold IMMEDIATE
Attention Risk detected: no tracking update for 48+ hours Investigate today – fix before complaint

Why is my order flagged as Attention?

DSers automatically flags an order when:

  • No tracking number for 7+ days after payment, OR
  • Tracking number exists but no update for over 48 hours
Pro tip: Check the Attention tab every morning. These are your "silent failures."

3. The carrier says "Delivered" but my customer says "No." What do I do?

This is a common dropshipping challenge. DSers shows what the carrier reports. Carriers aren't always right.

What to do:

Step Action
1 Ask customer to check with neighbors, family, or building reception
2 Ask customer to wait 24–48 hours (some carriers mark "Delivered" early)
3 Check tracking details for "left with individual" or "left at front door"
4 Contact carrier for Proof of Delivery (POD)
5 If still missing, file a claim with the carrier

4. I manually changed a status by mistake. How do I revert to auto-sync?

Click the Re-track button in the tracking modal. This pulls live carrier data and resumes automatic syncing.

Tips: Manual changes are for your reference only. They do not change what the customer sees or what the carrier reports.

5. What happens to split shipments (one order, multiple suppliers)?

The order stays in "Awaiting fulfillment" until all suppliers have shipped their parts.

How it works:

Stage Status
Supplier A ships Order still shows "Awaiting fulfillment"
Supplier B ships Order moves to Fulfilled

Important: The order only moves to Fulfilled when every supplier has provided a tracking number. You can change this on Fulfillment setting on DSers.

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