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Different sources for your feed import

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In the following article, we will show you various options for importing your product catalog.

Import via SFTP

Works like FTP, but encrypted via SSL. The standard port for SFTP is 22.

Import via FTP

If you have stored your product catalog on an FTP server, select this type. Enter the server name, the port (default: 21), the relative path to your product catalog on the server and, if applicable, the access data.

The "Advanced import settings" are preset to "Automatic". This means that Channel Pilot Pro automatically recognizes the conditions of your import.

You can change the following parameters to adapt them to your file:

  1. Container

    • Automatic

    • None

    • ZIP

    • Tarball (tar)

  2. Compression

    • Automatic

    • Compression

    • ZIP

    • GZIP

    • unrecognized

  3. Feed format

    • Automatic

    • CSV

    • XML

    • JSON

  4. Transfer mode

Import via HTTPS

Select this type if your product catalog is accessible via a web server. Most shop systems store the product catalog publicly. If you use ".htaccess" password protection, you can also enter the access data.

Import via file upload

Here you can upload the file via "Drag&Drop". To do this, drag it into the window and click on "Next step".

The "Advanced import settings" are preset to "Automatic". This means that Channel Pilot Pro automatically recognizes the conditions of your import.

You can change the following parameters to adapt them to your file:

  1. Container

    • Automatic

    • None

    • ZIP

    • Tarball (tar)

  2. Compression

    • Automatic

    • Compression

    • ZIP

    • GZIP

    • unrecognized

  3. Feed format

    • Automatic

    • CSV

    • XML

    • JSON

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