Categories section allows you to organize items by type or classification. Grouping products into categories makes it easier to browse, search, and manage inventory.

Accessing Categories

1. Open your Dashboard
2. Navigate to Inventory > Categories

Add New Categories

To add a new category, click on the '+' button

The following fields are required to create a category

Delete Categories

To remove categories from the system:

1. Select the category (or categories) to delete
2. Click on More Actions
3. Select Delete Selected
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted

Note: 

Deleting a parent category will also delete all of its child categories. Review the category structure before deleting.

Example - Deleting of Child Category

In the example above, only the category Air Fryer will be removed from the Home Appliance category

Example - Deleting of Parent Category 

In this example, all the categories associated with Home Appliance category will be deleted.

Export Categories

To export category information to an Excel file:

1. Click on More Actions
2. Select Export Data

An Excel file containing all categories will be generated for saving or future use.

Import Categories

The import feature allows you to quickly add or update categories:

1. Prepare an Excel file containing the required category data
2. Click on More Actions
3. Select Import Data
4. Upload your Excel file

The system will automatically create new categories or update existing ones based on the information provided.

Notes

• Leave the category_id field blank to create a new category
• Providing a category_id will update the existing category with that ID
• Always review and verify the Excel file before importing to ensure all data are accurate, complete, and correctly formatted to prevent errors during import.