Quick Start — Your First Import in 5 Minutes
Who this page is for
You just installed the plugin. You want to see it work. This page takes you from zero to "products imported" in about 5 minutes.
The Big Picture
Here is what we will do:
| Step | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install and activate the plugin | 1 min |
| 2 | Open the Quick Import Wizard | 30 sec |
| 3 | Pick Products and upload a sample CSV | 30 sec |
| 4 | Map the columns (auto-mapping does most of it) | 1 min |
| 5 | Preview / Dry Run | 30 sec |
| 6 | Click Start Import and watch the progress bar | 1-2 min |
| 7 | Check the result | 30 sec |
| Total | About 5 min |
Before You Start
Check these boxes first.
- [ ] WordPress 6.0 or higher
- [ ] WooCommerce 8.0 or higher, active
- [ ] PHP 8.1 or higher
- [ ] You have a CSV, XML, JSON, or Excel file ready
- [ ] You are logged in as Administrator or Shop Manager
Step-by-Step
1. Install and Activate
- Go to
Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin - Pick
advance-import-and-export-for-woocommerce.zip - Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin
Need more detail? See Installation.
2. Open the Quick Import Wizard
In the WordPress admin menu, look for Webkul WC Addons → Quick Import.
You will land on Step 1 of a 5-step wizard.
Step 1 — pick entity, mode, format, source, and file.
3. Configure Step 1
Fill in:
| Field | What to Pick |
|---|---|
| Entity Type | Products |
| Import Mode | Create + Update |
| File Format | Auto-Detect |
| Source Type | File Upload |
Click Choose File and upload your CSV. The plugin will show the file name and size once loaded.
Click Next to move to Step 2.
4. Map the Columns
Step 2 is the column mapper. On the left you see every column from your file. On the right you see every WooCommerce field.
Step 2 — drag-and-drop column mapping with auto-match.
For a standard CSV, the plugin will auto-match most columns. So SKU in your file connects to the SKU field in WooCommerce, Name connects to Product Name, and so on.
If anything is not matched, drag the column on the left to the field on the right. Fields with a red star are required.
Click Next when you are happy with the mapping.
5. Preview (Step 3)
Step 3 runs a dry run. You will see:
- How many records will be Created
- How many will be Updated
- How many will be Skipped
- Any validation errors
Screenshot: Step 3 — Preview / Dry Run shows create/update/skip counts and any validation errors before you commit.
If everything looks right, click Start Import. If not, click Back to fix Step 2.
6. Watch the Import (Step 4)
Step 4 shows the import as it runs.
Step 4 — live progress with phase status and speed.
You will see:
- A percentage bar
- Phase names (Phase 0, 1, 2, 3)
- Records processed counter
- Speed (records per second)
- Estimated time left
You can close the tab
The import keeps running in the background. Come back anytime, open the same page, and the progress will pick up from where it left off.
7. See the Result (Step 5)
Step 5 shows the result.
Step 5 — final counters, download log, and rollback button.
You will see:
- Success / Failure banner
- How many products were created, updated, skipped, failed
- Total time
- A Download Log button
- A Rollback button (if you need to undo)
- An Import Another button
That is it. You just ran your first import.
What to Do Next
| I Want to... | Go to |
|---|---|
| Run imports automatically every night | Jobs |
| Sync products from a Google Sheet | Import Sources → Google Sheets |
| Export my products to CSV | Quick Export |
| Move a Shopify store to WooCommerce | Migration Presets |
| Undo an import | Rollback |
| See every run I have done | History |
| Set default options | Settings |
| Turn on Yoast SEO support | Compatibility |
When Something Does Not Work
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Import shows "failed" immediately | Your file might be empty or the wrong format. Check Troubleshooting |
| Some products did not import | Download the log from Step 5. Check for error messages |
| Categories are missing | Make sure your CSV has a Categories column |
| Images did not download | Check Settings → Image & Media → Download Images is on |
| Import is slow | Large files on shared hosting can be slow. See Troubleshooting |
Related Pages
- Full Features — every feature explained
- Import Modes — Create, Update, Delete, Replace
- Column Mapping — Save mappings as presets
- Health Check — Find and fix data issues after import