> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.litcommerce.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.litcommerce.com/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/litcommerce-native/litcommerce-as-the-main-store.md).

# LitCommerce as the Main Store

In addition to connecting a shopping cart or files as the Main Store, you can use LitCommerce as the source of truth for creating products and managing their information (inventory, price, etc.).

This article guides you in understanding and optimizing LitCommerce as the Main Store.

More details can be found below.

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**How to connect LitCommerce as the Main Store?**</mark>

The setup process consists of the following steps.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Access your LitCommerce Marketplace Integration account and choose the `LitCommerce becomes the source of truth` option.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click `Next` to complete the Main Store connection process.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Once the LitCommerce Main Store is connected, proceed with adding your first sales channel.

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You will then find the `Your catalog is empty` page on the LitCommerce All Products section interface to start creating or importing products for integration.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Data processing with LitCommerce as the Main Store**</mark>

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Product Processing**</mark>

LitCommerce as the Main Store allows you to: <br>

* Create products directly in LitCommerce All Products.
* Import products from a file to LitCommerce All Products.
* Publish products from LitCommerce All Products to the sales channels.
* Import listings from the sales channels and create them on LitCommerce All Products.

Refer below for more information.

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Create products directly in LitCommerce All Products**</mark>

Creating a new product in the LitCommerce All Products section by taking the following steps:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Access the LitCommerce All Products section and click the `Add New Products` button.

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{% endstep %}

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Enter the required information that is marked with a red asterisk (\*). Optional fields can also be added.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Custom Attributes and Product Categories must be created in their corresponding section on the sidebar menu before being selected in the product details page.**
{% endhint %}

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click `Add Product` to create a new product.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Products created directly in the tool will have a LitCommerce origin.

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{% hint style="success" %}
**Alternatively, utilize the `Generate Listings` button under Images to let LitCommerce create a product for you with AI based on your provided details (at least one image required). The tool will generate data for the following fields:**

* **Product Name.**
* **Description.**
* **Category.**
* **Condition.**
* **Brand (if available).**
* **Tags.**
* **Options (if available).**
* **Custom Attributes.**

**Each generation costs 5 credits. For each LitCommerce Main Store, you will initially receive 100 free credits. The number of credits can be topped up anytime in the Subscription Plan section under Your Plan Usage.**
{% endhint %}

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You also have the option to create new products by duplicating and editing the existing ones using the `Duplicate` button in the product details page.

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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Import products from a file to LitCommerce All Products**</mark>

If you already have existing product data stored in XLSX, CSV files, or Google Sheets and want to import it to LitCommerce, simply proceed as follows.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Click `Import Products From File`.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the suitable Import Type from the available options.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Upload your file (File Upload: XLSX or CSV) or input the File URL (Google Sheets).

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the `Import Products` button to start the import process.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**LitCommerce will automatically map the LitCommerce fields to the corresponding file’s product fields.**

**If no matching fields are detected, you will need to manually map them before moving to the next steps. Required fields (marked with a red asterisk) must be mapped.**
{% endhint %}

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{% hint style="info" %}

* **The Product ID field is the unique identifier used to distinguish your products in LitCommerce and match any existing ones with the corresponding products in your file. If multiple products share the same Product IDs, they will be considered as one item.**

* **The Parent SKU field is for grouping the variations under the correct parents. Skip this field if your products have a simple format.**

* **The Images field helps retrieve your product images into our system. Each image URL must be placed in a separate column of your file. This allows LitCommerce to import multiple images for your products.**
  {% endhint %}

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click `Start Import` to initiate the process.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

LitCommerce will then display the imported products in the All Products section.

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#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Publish products from LitCommerce All Products to the sales channels**</mark>

The publishing process for products with LitCommerce as the Main Store is the same as that of other Main Stores LitCommerce offers. Check [HERE](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/setup-and-navigation/step-by-step-setup/step-2-list-create-or-link-products-in-litcommerce#use-case-1-list-products-from-your-main-store-to-your-sales-channel) for further details.

This Main Store also supports the [Quick/Auto list to Channel](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/app-features/quick-auto-list-to-channel) feature to help streamline publishing your items.

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Import listings from the sales channels and create them on LitCommerce All Products**</mark>

When LitCommerce is used as the Main Store, you can import channel listings into the tool and create them on LitCommerce All Products using the same process as with other Main Stores. [This article](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/setup-and-navigation/step-by-step-setup/step-2-list-create-or-link-products-in-litcommerce#use-case-2-import-products-from-sales-channel-to-litcommerce) will provide you with more information on these processes.

Additionally, the import process of this Main Store also includes other options:

* Specify prioritized identifiers during the auto-link process.

* Automatically create newly imported listings on LitCommerce All Products using `Auto-create new products in LitCommerce` if they are not linked with any existing products.

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### <mark style="color:$info;">**Price Processing**</mark>

Price processing with LitCommerce as the Main Store follows the basic [Price Sync Options](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/setup-and-navigation/step-by-step-setup/step-3-set-up-price-sync-options).

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Inventory Processing**</mark>

Inventory processing with LitCommerce as the Main Store follows the basic [Inventory Sync Options](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/setup-and-navigation/step-by-step-setup/step-4-set-up-inventory-sync-options).

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Order Processing**</mark>

Note the following about order processing with LitCommerce as the Main Store:

* Orders from sales channels only import to the LitCommerce Orders section.

* LitCommerce can automatically deduct the inventory in the LitCommerce All Products based on the corresponding order data.

* Unlinked orders will not have their inventory deducted accordingly in the LitCommerce All Products.

* LitCommerce does not sync tracking information and order status when orders are fulfilled on the sales channels.

If you have any questions, let us know via the Chat Box in the bottom-right corner of our Help Center.


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