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Import your data
Run the final import when validation passes, handle overwrite options, and track progress.
Import now is the final step — it sends your validated, saved data into your connected inventory workflow.
Before you import
Confirm these conditions:
| Requirement | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Zero errors | Blocking validation errors prevent import |
| Changes saved | Unsaved edits are not included in the import |
| Data reviewed | Warnings should be checked even if they do not block import |
The Import now button is disabled until errors are cleared and pending edits are saved.
Start an import
You can import from:
- Import preview — click Import now in the toolbar
- Imports list — click Import now on the import card
Both start the same import process for that file.
Overwrite confirmation
Depending on your import type and settings, you may be asked whether to overwrite existing records. Read the dialog carefully:
- Overwrite — update existing products or quantities that match identifiers in your file (such as SKU)
- Do not overwrite — skip records that already exist
Choose the option that matches your business intent. Overwriting cannot be undone from Import Ready after the import completes.
During import
While importing:
- The import card status changes to Importing
- A progress bar shows how far the process has advanced
- You cannot delete the import until it finishes
Stay on the imports page if you want to monitor progress, or return later — the import continues in the background.
After import completes
When finished, the card shows Done! with summary statistics:
- Created — new records added
- Updated — existing records modified
You can still Download CSV for a record of what was imported.
Import from the imports list vs preview
| Location | When to use |
|---|---|
| Preview | You just finished fixing the last error and want to import immediately |
| Imports list | You fixed errors in a previous session and are ready to import without reopening the grid |
If import is not available
Import now may be hidden or disabled when:
- Validation errors remain
- You have unsaved changes
- Import is disabled for your workspace
- An import is already in progress
Fix the blocking condition and try again.
After a successful import
- Review created/updated counts on the import card
- Download an export for your records if needed
- Start a new import for the next file
Tip: Run a small test file through the full workflow first — upload, match, fix, save, import — before processing your full catalog.