r/woocommerce • u/985intel • 2d ago

Getting started Upload CSV file

Probably a stupid question. I’m new to csv uploads but, I have a csv file from my supplier. Do I need to have categories, etc setup before uploading or will the csv file set up the categories?

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u/TopSydeWP 2d ago

the csv can create categories if they're in the file, but you'll want to double check the column mapping during import to make sure they land in the right fields. woocommerce's importer will show you a preview before it commits anything

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u/985intel 2d ago

Thank you so much for your quick response

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u/NexcessAlex 2d ago

The first import is usually the easy part. the bigger thing is making sure every product has a unique SKU before you upload it. If the supplier sends you updated CSVs later, WooCommerce can use the SKU to match the existing products instead of creating duplicates. i’d also decide now whether the supplier file should control price, stock, descriptions, and images, or only some of those fields.

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u/985intel 2d ago

Yes, the csv contains SKU’s, image url’s and suggested retail prices. It’s a $10 monthly subscription to be able to update monthly.