The quick answer is yes, you can import orders into Shopify. All you need is a CSV file containing your order data.
You can either manually export your orders from your current platform or use a Shopify app to automate the process.
If you’re running an ecommerce business, chances are you’re using some sort of platform to manage your orders. Whether it’s Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or something else, at some point you may find yourself wanting to move your data over to Shopify.
Maybe you’re switching platforms, or maybe you just want to have a backup of your data in another system. Whatever the reason, it’s possible to import your orders into Shopify using a CSV file.
In this article, we’ll show you how to export your orders from your current platform and then how to import them into Shopify. We’ll also give you some tips on what data to include in your CSV file and how to format it properly.
Exporting Orders from Your Current Platform
The first step is to export your orders from your current ecommerce platform. This will usually involve going into your platform’s admin area and finding the option to export orders. For example, in WooCommerce you would go to WooCommerce > Orders and then select the Export button at the top of the screen.
From there, you’ll need to choose what format to export your orders in. CSV is the best option since it can be read by most spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Once you’ve chosen CSV, you may also need to select which fields you want to include in the export. For example, in WooCommerce you can choose betweenExport All Data and Export Only Selected Data. We recommendExport All Data so that you don’t accidentally leave out any important information.
Once you’ve made your selections, click the Export button and save the resulting file somewhere safe on your computer.
Importing Orders into Shopify
Now that you have a CSV file with all of your order information, it’s time to import it into Shopify. To do this, log into your Shopify admin and go to Settings > Import/Export Data > Order CSV Imports/Exports:
On this page, click the Choose File button and select the CSV file that you exported from your other platform. Then click Continue:
On the next screen, map the columns in your CSV file to the corresponding fields in Shopify. For example, map the Order Number column from your CSV file to the Order Number field in Shopify:
Once you’ve finished mapping all of the fields, click Start Import:
Your orders will now be imported into Shopify! Depending on how many orders are in your CSV file, this process may take a few minutes. Once it’s done, you’ll see a confirmation message letting you know that the import was successful:
Tips for Formatting Your CSV File Properly
When importing orders into Shopify, there are a few things to keep in mind in order for everything to go smoothly:
1. Make sure that each order is on its own row in the CSV file.
2. Make sure that each column in the CSV file is labeled correctly.
3. Don’t include any extra columns or rows in the CSV file.
4. Don’t change any of the data in the CSV file after exporting it.
Conclusion
In conclusion, yes – it is possible to import orders into Shopify via a Comma Separated Values (CSV) File – as long as that file is formatted correctly with no extra columns or rows included.
