📥 Import Feed

This section allows administrators to manually import products from a configured feed. It’s typically used for testing, refreshing data, or triggering an immediate update outside of scheduled cron jobs.

Import Process

  • Click Import next to any feed in the Feeds section to begin the process.
  • The system will:
    • Download the feed file from the provided URL
    • Parse the file based on its format (CSV, XML, TXT)
    • Apply column and category mappings
    • Insert new products, update existing ones, and skip duplicates
  • Once complete, a summary will be displayed showing:
    • Products Added
    • Products Updated
    • Products Deleted (if applicable)
    • Products Skipped (e.g., not mapped)

Reset and Restart

  • If an import fails or stalls, click Reset and Restart to clear the session and retry.
  • This will reinitialize the parser and start from the beginning of the feed file.

Best Practices

  • Always verify that column and category mappings are complete before importing.
  • Use manual import to test new feeds before enabling automatic cron jobs.
  • Ensure feed URLs are stable and accessible—broken links will cause import failure.