Magento 2

Import product data from your Magento 2 store into Channable.

Learn how to install the Channable Connect plugin and import Magento 2 product data into Channable.

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Before you start

You’ll need

• A Magento 2 account
• Composer installed to your server to install and configure your Channable Connect plugin

Good to know

How to check whether Composer is installed

You can check if your server (the computer hosting your Magento 2 online store) has Composer installed by running the following command: composer -v

Back up your webshop first

Back up your webshop files before you start. This helps prevent problems and downtime.

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1

Install the Channable Connect plugin

Download the official Channable Connect plugin. You receive a ZIP file.

Choose one installation method:

Option 1: Install using Magento Marketplace

To install using Magento marketplace, you need to use authentication tokens. This is free to download.

1. Go to Channable’s Connect extension.
2. For Edition, select Magento Open Source. For Your store version, select 2.4 (Magento Open Source).
3. Click Add to cart, click the cart icon, then click Proceed to checkout.
4. Click Sign in with Adobe ID. If needed, click Create an account to create a free account. You only need this account to download the plugin.
5. In the Marketplaces section, go to Access Keys. Find your Public Key and Private Key for Magento Marketplace.

   1. If you don't have keys, click Create a new access key. Enter a descriptive name, then click Generate new.
6. Make note of the Public Key and Private key as you’ll need them to install the plugin.
7. Continue with step 2 of this guide.

Option 2: Install using FTP and SSH (recommended for developers)

This method is recommended for developers. It requires familiarity with command-line tools and server environments.

Follow this installation guide.

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Configure the plugin in Magento 2

1. Log in to your Magento backend.
2. In the sidebar, click Channable.
3. In Configuration, select Product feed. This page shows the product attributes sent to Channable.
4. Map each attribute to its corresponding field.

Under Advanced Options, add attributes to improve your data quality.

1. Scroll to Feeds. For the storefront you want to add, click Auto Connect with Channable.

This redirects you to Channable and creates a connection with the required information. Log in to Channable if needed.

1. Click Save to save the connection.

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Set up your Magento import

1. In Channable, open the project where you want to import product data.
2. Go to Setup > Import > + Choose import method > Magento.
3. Under Choose an existing connection or create a new one, select the Magento connection you created.
4. Enter a descriptive connection name. For several storefronts, include the store name and locale. For example: STORE NAME - EN.
5. Click Connect with Magento.

4

Map your product data to project fields

The Import mapping page shows fields from your Magento 2 account, such as price, description, and title.

Match these fields to Channable's standard project fields. Review the automatic mappings before importing.

Tip: Want to learn more about how import mapping works in Channable? Read our dedicated guide on mapping.

1. Compare and adjust mapping.

   • Review your Imported data fields against the matched Project fields. Select a different project field if a match is incorrect.
2. Check and correct field types.

   • Click Edit next to a field with the wrong type. Select the correct type, then click Save & Import.
3. Exclude fields (optional).

   • Select the field in the Select column, then select the Exclude checkbox.
4. Confirm that the import fields are mapped to the correct project fields.
5. Click Save & Import when you are ready.

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Overview

After importing, your products are synced from Magento 2.

1. In the sidebar, go to Items to view your products.
2. Click an item and scroll down to view its product details.