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Product Import

Bulk import products from CSV files to speed up catalog creation.

Overview

Use the CSV import feature to add multiple products at once instead of creating them one by one.

Products page with import

How to Import

Prepare Your CSV

Your CSV file should include these columns:

ColumnRequiredDescription
nameProduct name
descriptionOptionalProduct description
categoryCategory name (must exist)
basePriceSelling price
costPriceOptionalCost for profit tracking
stockOptionalInitial stock quantity
skuOptionalStock keeping unit

Upload the File

Navigate to Products and click the Import button. Select your CSV file or drag and drop it.

Review & Confirm

Preview the parsed rows, fix any validation errors, and confirm the import.

Important

  • Categories referenced in the CSV must already exist in your store
  • Duplicate product names are allowed but may cause confusion
  • Import creates products in draft (unpublished) state — publish individually after review

Troubleshooting

Required Access
Roles:owneradmin
Permission:product:create