Create Only
The Create Only option imports new products from the Source store into the Destination store without updating existing products.
When enabled, Tipo Sync will:
✅ Create products that do not exist in the Destination store
✅ Automatically sync new products added to the Source store
❌ Not update existing products
❌ Ignore products that already exist in the Destination store
This option is useful when you want to import new products while keeping existing products in the Destination store unchanged.
⚙️ How to Enable Create Only
For a new connection
Open the app in Destination store > click Stores > click Connect store button
Enter the Connection Code obtained from the Source Store (found under the app’s Settings in the Source Store).
In the General section, locate Matching & Imports > select Create Only
Click Save
For an running connection
1. Go to the Destinations store > click Stores > click on the store URL of source store to view the connection detail
In General > Matching & Imports part > select Create only
Click Save
🔗 How Tipo Sync Identifies Products
Before creating a product, Tipo Sync checks whether the product already exists in the Destination store.
The app compares products using a Matching Identifier.
A Matching Identifier is the value used to determine whether two products are the same product across stores.
Identifier
Description
Example
Handle (Recommended)
Unique part of the product URL
/kimono-dress-coral
SKU
Unique code assigned to a product variant
SKU-12345-CORAL
Barcode
Global inventory code
8850123456789
➕ How Create Only Works
When a product is synced, Tipo Sync first checks the selected Matching Identifier.
Result
Action
Matching product found
Ignore the product
No matching product found
Create a new product
🛍 Example 1: Product Already Exists
Source Store
Product
Handle
Kimono Dress Coral
kimono-dress-coral
Destination Store
Product
Handle
Kimono Dress Coral
kimono-dress-coral
The Handles match.
Result
❌ Product is not updated
❌ No duplicate product is created
The product is ignored because it already exists in the Destination store.
➕ Example 2: Product Does Not Exist
Source Store
Product
Handle
Linen Shirt Beige
linen-shirt-beige
Destination Store
Product
Handle
Summer Dress Blue
summer-dress-blue
No matching Handle is found.
Result
✅ A new product is created in the Destination store
🛍 Example 3: Create Only in Action
Before Sync
Source Store
Product A
Product B
Product C
Destination Store
(No products)
After Sync
Product
Result
Product A
Created
Product B
Created
Product C
Created
Because these products do not exist in the Destination store, Tipo Sync creates all of them.
🚀 New Products Are Synced Automatically
Initial Setup
Source Store:
Product A
Product B
Product C
Destination Store:
Product A
Product B
Product C
The connection is configured with Create Only.
Later
You add:
Product D
Product E
Product F
to the Source store.
Result
✅ Product D is created
✅ Product E is created
✅ Product F is created
Because these products do not already exist in the Destination store, Tipo Sync imports them automatically.
⚠️ Important Note
If a product already exists in the Destination store before the connection is created, it will not be updated.
For example:
Source Store
Product A
Product B
Product C
Destination Store
Product A
Product B
Result
Product
Action
Product A
Ignored
Product B
Ignored
Product C
Created
Only products that are missing from the Destination store will be created.
Existing products remain unchanged.
🎯 When Should I Use Create Only?
Use Create Only when:
You want to import new products automatically.
You do not want existing products to be modified.
You manage product information separately in each store.
You want full control over updates in the Destination store.
Common use cases:
Expanding a catalog without affecting existing products.
Importing new arrivals automatically.
Maintaining independent product data between stores.
⚖️ Compare Sync Options
Option
Create New Products
Update Existing Products
🔄 Create & Update
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
🔁 Update Only
❌ No
✅ Yes
➕ Create Only
✅ Yes
❌ No
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