Product Bulk Upload Instructions
Easily upload your products in bulk to EcoKart and reach UK shoppers looking for electronics, fashion, home & living, and more. Follow our step-by-step guide to list your items, optimize for search, and start selling quickly. Perfect for sellers offering gifts under £10, tech gadgets, vintage collectibles, and sustainable products.
Bulk Product Upload Instructions
Import multiple products at once using CSV or Excel files. Follow this comprehensive guide to ensure a smooth and successful bulk upload process.
Template Structure
nameProduct name (required)
priceProduct price (required)
quantityStock quantity
descriptionFull product description
shortDescriptionBrief product description
categoryNameCategory name (matched to existing)
weightWeight in kg for shipping
itemSizeSMALL or BIG for shipping calculation
compareAtPriceOriginal price (for showing discounts)
costPriceCost price for profit calculations
lowStockThresholdAlert when stock is low
trackQuantitytrue/false - track inventory
allowBackordertrue/false - allow orders when out of stock
isActivetrue/false - is product active
isFeaturedtrue/false - featured product
lengthLength in cm
widthWidth in cm
heightHeight in cm
barcodeProduct barcode
metaTitleSEO title
metaDescriptionSEO description
tagsComma-separated tags
isSponsoredtrue/false - sponsored product
isNewtrue/false - new product badge
imageMain product image URL
additionalImagesComma-separated additional image URLs
hasVariantstrue/false - does product have variants
variantOptionsJSON string of variant options
Auto-Generated Fields
SKU
Unique product identifier
Slug
URL-friendly version of product name
QR Code
QR code for the product
Approval Status
PENDING for sellers, APPROVED for admins
Import Process
Click the 'Download Template' button to get the CSV/Excel template
Complete your product information (remove sample rows)
Use the file upload area to select your completed file
Map your CSV columns to the database fields
Review the mapped data for accuracy
Process products in batches and receive import summary
Best Practices
- Start with a small batch (5-10 products) to test the import
- Use the sample data as a guide for formatting
- Make sure all required fields are filled
- Use valid URLs for images
- Keep product names under 55 characters
- Use existing category names for proper categorization
Troubleshooting
- Check that all required fields are filled
- Verify that price values are positive numbers
- Ensure image URLs are valid and accessible
- Check that category names match existing categories
- Make sure boolean fields use 'true' or 'false' values
- Download the error log for detailed information about failed imports
Field Validation Rules
nameRequired, max 55 characters
priceRequired, positive number
quantityInteger, minimum 0
itemSizeMust be "SMALL" or "BIG"
boolean fieldsUse "true", "false", "yes", "no", "1", or "0"
URLsMust be valid URL format
tagsComma-separated list
Category Handling
Look for an exact match of the category name (case-insensitive)
If found, assign the product to that category
If not found, assign to the "Root" category (if it exists)
If no Root category exists, leave the category as null