# JSON

In this article, you'll learn how to import product data from a JSON file.

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<summary>Example JSON file</summary>

![JSON.png](https://3042294697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZa0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN%2Fuploads%2F4C6hvC2DoENSEPwJWbRN%2F17323913659922?alt=media\&token=373ae25d-77c6-48a9-b755-e22869ca16c9)

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### Before you start

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Important: Before importing, ensure your data file meets the [requirements for import files](https://helpcenter.channable.com/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-data-file/requirements-for-import-files).
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Good to know

* Your data feed URL **must be in an accessible online location**.
* The data feed has to be updated on the same URL (recommended at least once a day) with the latest product information (e.g. available stock, prices).
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### Set up import

1. In Channable, go to **Setup > + Setup import**.
2. Select the JSON file type.
3. Provide the requested information:
   * For **Name**, give your import a descriptive name (e.g. "Webshop JSON import").
   * For **JSON file url**, add the URL to fetch your live product data.
   * For **Authentication**, select your authentication type (if using one).
   * For **Encoding**, select your [encoding type](https://helpcenter.channable.com/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-data-file/requirements-for-import-files/encoding).
     * **Automatically detect:** Channable will attempt to automatically identify your coding type.
     * If your file is encoded with a specific type, select it from the list.
4. Click **Start import**. You will be directed to the **Edit mapping** page to import your product data.

### Map your products

This page displays fields retrieved from your data feed (e.g. price, description, title).

* Import field: Fields from your import data.
* Project field: Corresponding project fields in Channable. Our system will automatically detect and link most fields to standardized fields.

Match (map) your imported fields to a corresponding project field. Channable does most mapping automatically, but it's important to review and adjust before importing.

Note: We create new project fields if we can't assign your import field to a standardized field. These fields will have a project field with the same name as your import field.

#### Before you continue

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* Compare and adjust mapping:

  Review your **Import fields** against Channable's matched **Project fields**. If a field was matched incorrectly, click on the field to select a different field.
* Check and correct field types:

  Check that the right field type is assigned to your project fields. If a field has the wrong type, click **Edit** next to the field, select the correct type in the dropdown, and click **Save & Import**.
* Exclude fields (optional):

  To exclude a field from being included in your product data, click the checkbox in the **Select** column for that field and click **Do not import selected fields**.
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Once you've finished mapping, click **Save & Import** to start importing your product data. Depending on how much data you're importing, it can take a while to finish.

Note: Check the **Status** column in **Setup** to check your import progress. Your product data is fully imported when the Status is **Finished**.

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### Review your imported items

After your product data has finished importing:

* Go to the **Items** page to view your imported products.
* Click on an item to see detailed information.

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Your import is now successfully set up! You can now use this product data to create and optimize Feeds, Marketplaces, Shopping Ads, and more in Channable.