How to unselect a location in bulk products

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user seeks help unselecting locations for multiple products at once in Shopify.

A community member explains that Shopify’s bulk editor doesn’t directly support this action, but offers a CSV-based workaround:

Process:

  • Export products as a CSV file from the Shopify admin dashboard
  • Open the file in a spreadsheet editor (Excel/Google Sheets)
  • Locate the “Locations” column in the inventory section
  • Delete the specific location(s) you want to unselect for each product
  • Save the modified CSV file
  • Import the updated file back through Settings > Products and Inventory > Import

Important cautions:

  • Test on a small subset of products first to ensure accuracy
  • Back up product data before making bulk changes
  • CSV editing requires careful attention as mistakes can affect product data
  • Information is based on September 2021; check Shopify’s latest documentation or contact support for current features

The discussion remains open with no confirmation whether the solution resolved the issue.

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anyone help

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As of my last update in September 2021, Shopify’s bulk editing functionality does not include a direct option to unselect a location for multiple products at once. However, you can achieve this by using a workaround involving the use of a CSV file. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to unselect a location in bulk for your products in Shopify:

  1. Export your products:

    • Go to your Shopify admin dashboard.
    • Navigate to “Products” in the left-hand menu and click on “All products.”
    • On the top right corner, click on the “Export” button.
    • Choose “Products” as the export type and select “CSV file” as the file format.
    • Click “Export products.”

  2. Open the CSV file:

    • Open the exported CSV file using a spreadsheet editor like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

  3. Locate the inventory column:

    • In the CSV file, you should see a column titled “Inventory Policy” or “Inventory Management” and another column titled “Locations.” The “Locations” column contains the locations where the product is assigned to.

  4. Unselect the location:

    • In the “Locations” column, delete the location(s) you want to unselect for each product. If a product is assigned to multiple locations, you can remove the specific location from the list.

  5. Save the CSV file:

    • After making the necessary changes, save the CSV file.

  6. Import the updated CSV file:

    • Go back to your Shopify admin dashboard.
    • Navigate to “Settings” and click on “Import” under the “Products and inventory” section.
    • Upload the modified CSV file.
    • Shopify will process the file and make the updates to your products.

Please note that bulk editing through CSV files requires careful attention to detail, as any mistakes in the CSV file can affect your product data. It’s essential to take a backup of your product data or perform this task on a smaller subset of products first to ensure accuracy.

Since Shopify may have updated its platform after my last knowledge update, I recommend checking the latest documentation or contacting Shopify support for the most up-to-date information on bulk product editing options.