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# Import product data

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### Get started

Import your product data into Channable to build listings for your channels.

[Choose the import method based on your data source →](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data.md)
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#### Choose your import method based on your data source

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-file-import">:file-import:</i></td><td><strong>Import via a data file</strong></td><td>Import your product data into Channable via a data file such as XML or CSV.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/8kDEIRabBgj0meVX0iwJ">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/8kDEIRabBgj0meVX0iwJ</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cart-arrow-down">:cart-arrow-down:</i></td><td><strong>Import via a webshop</strong></td><td>Import your product data into Channable by connecting a supported webshop.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/vaDyaIxwwfqUIIdeJCKr">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/vaDyaIxwwfqUIIdeJCKr</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Learn key import concepts for working with your product data

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-arrow-down-to-bracket">:arrow-down-to-bracket:</i></td><td><strong>Learn about importing product data</strong></td><td>To start working with your data in Channable, you first need to import it.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/hIQl9ilwVlspX312zJrj">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/hIQl9ilwVlspX312zJrj</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-arrow-down-to-bracket">:arrow-down-to-bracket:</i></td><td><strong>Learn about import fields</strong></td><td>Information about your product data is stored in 'import fields'. Learn how to work with them.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/bSKaCuvAsEacAfc6NaA8">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/bSKaCuvAsEacAfc6NaA8</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Troubleshoot import errors before you continue

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-wrench">:wrench:</i></td><td><strong>Troubleshooting: Import errors</strong></td><td>Find solutions to common import errors.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/QbIZi9CaLie7ird01ooZ">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/QbIZi9CaLie7ird01ooZ</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Manage and monitor your imports after setup

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-merge">:merge:</i></td><td><strong>Combine multiple imports</strong></td><td>Combine data from multiple sources to enrich items or add shared data.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/rn0Xdp1OsrxTz5nIwsQF">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/rn0Xdp1OsrxTz5nIwsQF</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-list-radio">:list-radio:</i></td><td><strong>Reorder your imports</strong></td><td>Change the order of your imports when import priority affects the result.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/LxJdl75jyKunAHu4jkBW">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/LxJdl75jyKunAHu4jkBW</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clock">:clock:</i></td><td><strong>Change the frequency of data updates</strong></td><td>Adjust your project schedule when your data needs to update more often.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/6MRmVe06HFI86RBh5lm7">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/6MRmVe06HFI86RBh5lm7</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i></td><td><strong>View your items</strong></td><td>Review imported items and inspect the data for each product.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/zvsYKwD4eNhiMBTuWTAA">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/zvsYKwD4eNhiMBTuWTAA</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Handle advanced import setups when your source needs them

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-key">:key:</i></td><td><strong>Importing a password protected feed</strong></td><td>Set up authentication for protected XML, CSV, JSON, or TXT feeds.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/ueY2w3iFJ12u9mXhPEIK">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/ueY2w3iFJ12u9mXhPEIK</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cloud-sun">:cloud-sun:</i></td><td><strong>Add weather data to your import</strong></td><td>Combine weather data with your product data for weather-based automation.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/sm2XUCMqewSCWTJBPwHY">/spaces/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/pages/sm2XUCMqewSCWTJBPwHY</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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