Import Product Inventory Via CSV
This guide will give you a step-by-step process to import your product inventory information.
Import Product Inventory
To import your inventory, you will first need a copy of the appropriate sample.csv file. Log into your Shift4Shop Online Store Manager and, using the left navigation menu:
Go to Products > Product List.
Once there, look towards the top right of the page and click on the Export/Import button.
The Export/Import page will list a series of Export options on the left and Import functions on the right. Look towards the right side of the page (Import), and click on the + icon next to the "Products Inventory" option.
3. Click the link that says Sample File and download the sample file.
This action will download a CSV file named inventory.csv to your computer. See the image for an example of what the spreadsheet will look like.
You may now add Inventory information to the proper columns. You will replace the sample information populated in the spreadsheet with your own information.
Below is a brief description of each field:
id
It is the unique product id (SKU or Part Number) of the product. This field is required.
(For advanced options, use the product variant's code set in Advanced options).name
This is the name of the product.stock
This is the stock (Quantity On Hand) of the product.difference
This column can be used to increase or decrease the product's current stock level incrementally.
Use positive values to increase inventory by that amount, or use a negative value to decrease inventory.
Once you have filled in your information, Save the edited CSV file on your computer.
5. Go to Products > Product List.
6. Once there, look towards the top right of the page and click on the Export/Import button.
Look towards the right side of the page (Import), and click on the + icon next to the "Products Inventory" option.
7. Browse for your file in the Import section.
8. Click Import Data.
The store will import your product inventory data and update the products accordingly.