Import and Export Inventory Sync Groups

This guide explains how to export your Inventory Sync Groups to a CSV file and import them back when you want to set up groups faster, copy settings to another store, or make bulk edits in a spreadsheet.

✅ What this feature does

• Export your existing Inventory Sync Groups to a CSV file
• Edit groups in bulk using Excel/Google Sheets
• Import the CSV to create or update groups in the app
• Set up many groups quickly (instead of creating groups one by one)

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📥 How to import

1. Open the app > click Inventory Groups > click Import

2. Download the sample CSV template to understand the correct format
3. Click Add file and upload your CSV file

4. Choose an Import Type:

• Create new groups: Add new inventory groups only.
• Overwrite existing groups: Replace existing groups with the same name.
• Create new groups if not exist and overwrite existing groups: Combine both actions.

5. Click Import to finish.

Example

If your CSV contains:

id	title	status	location_id	location_name	quantity	variant_id	variant_title
1	Inventory Sync Group 1	active	81987633427	My Custom Location	54	44866231861523	The Minimal Snowboard - Default Title
1			81987600659	Shop location	21
1			81987666195	Snow City Warehouse	40
2	Inventory Sync Group 2	active	81987633427	My Custom Location	32	44866231894291	The Hidden Snowboard - Default Title
2			81987600659	Shop location	45
2			81987666195	Snow City Warehouse	43

After importing this CSV: The app will create two groups:

• Inventory Sync Group 1 → includes The Minimal Snowboard synced across three locations.
• Inventory Sync Group 2 → includes The Hidden Snowboard synced across three locations.

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📤 Export Inventory Groups

Exporting allows you to download your inventory sync data into a CSV file. It is ideal for backups or editing offline.

1. Open the app > click Inventory Groups > click Export

2. Choose an option:

• Current page: Export only the groups you see on the screen.
• All pages: Export all inventory sync groups.

3. Click Export and the CSV file will download automatically.

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🛠️ Manage Inventory Groups

After importing, you can manage and review details in each group:

• Group Name: Used to identify the sync group.
• Locations & Initial Inventory: Set synced stock levels for each location.
• Add Variants: Add products manually or by condition (e.g., based on tags or collections).
• Preview Variants: See all products included in the group and their current inventory levels.

Example

You imported a group named “T-Shirts”.
It syncs stock across 3 locations:

• Main Warehouse (50 units)
• Storefront (20 units)
• Online Warehouse (30 units)

When one sells 2 items, the app automatically updates all locations to keep stock consistent.

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Notes:

• Always download the sample CSV before importing to ensure your file matches the format.
• Use Export regularly to back up your sync data.
• If importing large files, make sure your CSV is clean, no empty columns or duplicate headers.

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