You can create different Zaps to import products CSV from various sources. We show here common examples for Scheduled import and import from Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive.
Learn how to connect Zapier to Catalog Machine app.
You can automatically rebuild a catalog with Zapier after import is completed.
Important Note: Ensure correct format of product CSV for import. All products with errors will be ignored! Product records format should strictly match our formatting rules.
Import Products CSV by Schedule
Select Schedule by Zapier app and set your time interval.
Select Import Product CSV action from Catalog Machine app.
Enter CSV File Link - web address of the csv file on any publicly accessible site.
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Import Products CSV from Google Drive
Zap will run when Google Sheets file is updated or new file is added to the Google Drive folder. The folder and file should be public - shared to everyone.
Select Updated File or New File action in Google Drive app. Configure Drive and Folder.
Select Import Product CSV action from Catalog Machine app.
Select Export Links Text/csv field in CSV File Link - this will export spreadsheet in CSV format.
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Import Products CSV from Dropbox
Zap will run when new file is added to the Dropbox folder
Select New File in Folder action in Dropbox app. Configure Folder and select option Include file contents? - yes.
Select Import Product CSV action from Catalog Machine app.
Select File Text field in CSV Content - this will include CSV file content of the Dropbox file.
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Import Products CSV from Microsoft OneDrive
Zap will run when new file is added to the OneDrive folder
Select New File in Folder action in OneDrive app. Configure Folder to watch for new files.
Select Import Product CSV action from Catalog Machine app.
Select Download URL field in CSV File Link - this will include CSV file from OneDrive.
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