Import Profiles

Saving Import Profiles

Import profiles let you save column mappings for reuse, making repeated imports from the same source fast and consistent.

What Is an Import Profile?

An import profile stores the mapping between your CSV columns and Cartly product fields. Instead of manually mapping columns every time you import, select a saved profile and the mapping is applied automatically. This is especially useful when you regularly import from the same supplier or ERP system.

Creating a Profile

During any CSV import, after mapping your columns, click Save as Profile. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Supplier A Products", "Weekly Inventory Update") and save. The profile stores:

• Column-to-field mappings
• Default values for unmapped fields
• Import behavior settings (create only, update only, or both)

Using a Profile

On the import page, select a saved profile from the dropdown before uploading your CSV. When you upload the file, Cartly automatically applies the stored mappings. Review the preview to confirm everything looks correct, then start the import.

Editing Profiles

Navigate to Products → Import → Profiles to view all saved profiles. Click a profile to edit its mappings, rename it, or delete it. Changes to a profile do not affect past imports — only future imports using that profile.

Profile Use Cases

• Supplier imports — Your supplier sends a CSV with their column names (part_number, wholesale_price, qty_available). Map these once and reuse the profile for every shipment.
• Inventory updates — Create a profile that maps just SKU and quantity columns for quick stock updates without touching other product fields.
• Price updates — Map SKU and price columns to update pricing across your catalog from a spreadsheet.
• Migration — When migrating from another platform, create a profile that maps their export format to Cartly fields.

Sharing Profiles

Profiles are shared across all team members with import permissions. Any team member can use, edit, or delete a profile. This ensures consistency when multiple people handle product imports.

Import History

Every import is recorded with its profile, file name, date, results (created/updated/failed counts), and the team member who ran it. View import history in Products → Import → History to track all past imports and their outcomes.