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Installation & Setup

Get started with Bulk Product Editor in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through the installation process and initial setup.

Prerequisites​

Before installing Bulk Product Editor, ensure you have:

  • A Shopify store (any plan)
  • Admin access to your Shopify store
  • Products in your store to edit (optional for testing)

Installation Steps​

Step 1: Install from Shopify App Store​

  1. Visit the Shopify App Store
  2. Search for "Bulk Product Editor"
  3. Click on our app (by Merchinary)
  4. Click "Add app"
  5. Review the permissions and click "Install app"

Step 2: Grant Permissions​

The app requires the following permissions:

  • Read and write products: To edit your product information
  • Read and write product listings: To manage product visibility
  • Read orders: To provide sales insights (optional)

Step 3: Initial Configuration​

After installation, you'll be redirected to the app dashboard:

  1. Welcome Screen: Complete the quick setup wizard
  2. Store Analysis: The app will analyze your product catalog
  3. Backup Settings: Configure automatic backups (recommended)

First-Time Setup​

Configure Backup Settings​

We strongly recommend enabling automatic backups:

  1. Go to Settings → Backup
  2. Enable "Automatic backups before bulk edits"
  3. Set retention period (default: 30 days)
  4. Click "Save Settings"

Set User Permissions​

If you have multiple staff members:

  1. Go to Settings → Team
  2. Invite team members
  3. Set permission levels:
    • Admin: Full access
    • Editor: Can edit products
    • Viewer: Read-only access

Verification​

To verify the installation was successful:

  1. Go to your Shopify admin
  2. Navigate to Apps → Bulk Product Editor
  3. You should see the app dashboard
  4. Try creating a simple filter to view your products

Next Steps​

Now that you have Bulk Product Editor installed:

  1. Learn the interface - Get familiar with the app layout
  2. Create your first bulk edit - Edit multiple products at once
  3. Set up filters - Find the exact products you need

Troubleshooting Installation​

Common Issues​

App not appearing in Shopify admin:

  • Wait 2-3 minutes after installation
  • Refresh your browser
  • Check if you have popup blockers enabled

Permission errors:

  • Ensure you're logged in as store owner or have app installation permissions
  • Contact your store owner if you're a staff member

Installation fails:

  • Try using a different browser
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Contact support if the issue persists

Need Help?​

If you encounter any issues during installation: