# 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**

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

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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**

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2. Choose an option:

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

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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.

**🙋 Still need support?**

If you still need help, please feel free to contact us at <hi@tipo.io>. We’ll be happy to assist you further.


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