After adjusting your catalog general import settings, you can start importing brands.
Before you begin
Connect your Auto Integration with your API Credentials.
Ensure all product categories are imported and mapped correctly.
Adjust import rules.
💡 Also, make sure the Shop by Brand add-on is configured with a predefined brand attribute — such as Brand — in its settings. This step is essential if you've previously removed all demo attributes from your store.
Why do I need to import brands first?
While you’ll import products later, it’s important to import brands first so you can choose which product lines to bring into your store. This step helps you control which manufacturers or product types you want to work with.
How to import brands
To import brands from your auto integration, follow these steps:
In your X-Cart Admin, go to Catalog › Catalog Import › Product Import.
Select your auto integration (e.g., SEMA Data).
Click the Import Brands button.
X-Cart will begin importing brand data. Progress updates will appear in the top-right corner of the screen. Refresh the page periodically until the status says "Brands data import completed."
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✅ Success! You've imported your brands.
Repeat this process for each auto integration you use. Once the import process is completed you'll find a list of imported brands in Catalog › Brands of your X-Cart Admin. Keep reading to see your next step.
Re-importing brands
Catalog providers and warehouse distributors update their category structures periodically. We recommend syncing your brands regularly to keep your store up to date:
In your X-Cart Admin, go to Catalog › Catalog Import › Product Import.
Select your auto integration (e.g., AutoSync).
Click Re-Import Brands.
The integration will start updating your brand data. You’ll see progress messages in the top-right corner. Refresh the page to check the latest status. Once finished, the message will update to "Brands data import completed."
What's next?
After importing product categories, set up each brand by standardizing names and IDs, choosing SKU formats, picking product categories, and setting pricing rules. This makes sure your products import correctly and stay updated in your store.
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