Setup in under 1 hour

How Ascent Works

From pricing page to live repricing in three practical steps. Activate the trial, connect Amazon through the proper flow, and get your guardrails in place without turning setup into a project from hell.

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Before you start

Setup is straightforward, but buyers trust it more when the expectations are explicit.

An Amazon Seller Central account with the right permissions to connect.

A rough idea of your floor prices or margin guardrails.

About 15 minutes for the core setup, plus a bit longer if you want to fine-tune strategies on day one.

If you are switching repricers, a willingness to compare first rather than rushing a full cutover.

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

Most sellers can get through the core setup quickly, then use the rest of the trial to validate whether the switch actually makes sense.

01
15 mins

Connect Your Amazon Account

Securely link your Amazon Seller Central account through the official connection flow. Your Amazon password is not stored by Ascent.

  • One-click Amazon SP-API connection
  • OAuth connection flow
  • No Amazon password stored by Ascent
  • Works with all Amazon marketplaces

Amazon account connection screen showing secure OAuth flow

Step 01Takes ~15 mins
02
30 mins

Set Your Pricing Rules

Define minimum margins, competitor strategy, and pricing preferences. Start with practical defaults, then refine rules by product group or SKU.

  • Minimum/maximum price boundaries
  • Competitor targeting options
  • Profit margin protection
  • Category-specific strategies

Pricing rules dashboard with customizable strategy settings

Step 02Takes ~30 mins
03
Automatic

Let Ascent Run 24/7

Ascent monitors competitor prices and can adjust prices automatically while staying inside your margin rules. Review the activity before expanding across the catalogue.

  • Automated price adjustments
  • Buy Box-aware repricing
  • 24/7 automated monitoring
  • Instant alerts and reports

Active repricing dashboard showing real-time price changes

Step 03Always On
Powered by AI

What Happens Behind the Scenes

The pricing system monitors market signals and applies your rules without turning repricing into a black box.

Market Monitoring

Ascent monitors competitor prices, Buy Box status, and catalogue signals across your active SKUs.

Strategy Analysis

Algorithms analyse pricing patterns and support margin-aware price decisions.

Smart Repricing

Prices are adjusted automatically based on your rules, competitor actions, and margin settings.

Performance Tracking

Review Buy Box share, sales velocity, and margins so strategies can be refined.

3

Core setup stages

15 min

Typical connection and initial setup

SP-API

Official Amazon connection flow

Support

Available if you get stuck during setup or switching

Your Journey to Automated Pricing

From first click to a confident switch, here is the sensible version of the journey.

0-5 min
Create account
Start from pricing and activate the trial in Stripe
5-15 min
Connect Amazon
Use the official connection flow and verify access
15-30 min
Set guardrails
Define floors, rules, and strategy preferences
Day 1
Compare workflow
Pressure-test setup, support, and day-to-day control
Trial period
Validate fit
Decide whether Ascent is worth the full switch
After validation
Commit with confidence
Move over fully once the workflow is proven

Security and connection basics

Buyers need to know how Amazon connection, data handling, and account access work before they trust a repricer.

Encrypted connection

Sensitive data is protected in transit

OAuth authentication

No Amazon passwords are stored by Ascent

Privacy-aware setup

Designed around the data needed for repricing

Amazon SP-API connection flow

Uses Amazon's official Selling Partner API connection flow

Data Encryption

Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and handled for the repricing workflow

Secure infrastructure

Built around controlled access and account-level permissions

Reviewable access

Amazon connection happens through an official SP-API flow

3 steps

from trial to live repricing

Official

Amazon connection flow

10+

Marketplaces

15 min

Average Setup

Common Questions

Do I need technical skills?

Not at all. Our guided setup wizard makes configuration simple for any seller, regardless of technical background.

What if I need help?

Support is there if setup gets stuck or if you are switching from another repricer and want to avoid a messy cutover.

Can I change my rules later?

Yes. You can update pricing rules, add new SKUs, or adjust strategies anytime through your dashboard.

Is my Amazon account safe?

Yes. We use official Amazon SP-API with OAuth—your credentials are never stored on our servers.

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Ready to test the switch properly?

Start the trial, connect Amazon through the proper flow, and see whether Ascent feels safer, faster, and easier to run than your current setup.

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