Manual product entry is the simplest way to add individual products to Global Product Access. It is best suited for small catalogs, one-off additions, or when testing a new product before a bulk import. For larger uploads, consider using the CSV Import Wizard.

Tip

If you need to add a large number of products at once, the CSV Import Wizard is faster than manual entry. See the related article How to Import Products via CSV for instructions.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following ready before adding a product:

• The product name and at least one of the following identifiers: SKU, GTIN, UPC, or EAN.
• A basic product description.
• Product images, or URLs pointing to hosted images.
• Any attributes required by the catalogs this product will be assigned to. Check the compliance requirements for each catalog if applicable.

Note

Company Admin privileges are required to manage product attributes and assign compliance engines. Company Users can create and edit products but cannot modify attribute definitions.

Steps

Step 1 -- Navigate to Products

Select Products from the left navigation menu, then click Add Product.

Step 2 -- Fill In Primary Product Information

Complete the fields in the product form. The table below describes the key fields on this screen.

Note

Identifier requirement: Every product must include at least one of the following: SKU, GTIN, UPC, or EAN. All four can be provided, but only one is required. If no GTIN, UPC, or EAN exists for the product, the SKU alone satisfies this requirement.

Screenshot Placeholder -- Add Product Form

Capture: Add Product form showing the name, SKU, GTIN, description, Start date, and End date fields before saving.

Step 3 -- Save the Product

Click Save. The product is created and the full product detail view opens, where additional properties and attributes can be added.

Step 4 -- Add Images

Upload product images directly from your device, or enter URLs pointing to images hosted elsewhere. Multiple images are supported.

Step 5 -- Add Attributes

Attributes capture additional product data beyond standard fields -- such as material, dimensions, or certifications. To add a system attribute, click Add from System. To add a company-specific custom attribute, click Add Attribute. See the related article Product Attributes for a full explanation of system vs. custom attributes.

Screenshot Placeholder -- Product Detail View

Capture: Full product detail view after saving, showing the attributes panel, image upload area, catalog assignment section, and Variants tab.

Step 6 -- Assign the Product to One or More Catalogs

A single product can belong to multiple catalogs. Select the catalogs this product should appear in from the catalog assignment panel. The product will be visible to subscribers of those catalogs once active.

Tip

To have products added to catalogs automatically, use catalog tags. Any product tagged with a matching tag is added to the catalog instantly without manual assignment. See How to Add a Catalog for details.

Step 7 -- Set Up Variants (If Applicable)

If the product comes in multiple versions -- such as different sizes or colors -- use the Variants feature to group them under a single parent product. Set the current product as the parent style, then define each variant (for example, Small, Medium, Large). This mirrors how size or color selectors work on an e-commerce storefront.

Step 8 -- Share a Product Showcase (Optional)

Use the Share button to generate a virtual product showcase that can be sent to prospective buyers. The showcase displays product images and key information and does not require the recipient to have a Global Product Access account.

Important

If the catalog a product is assigned to has a compliance engine configured, the system will validate the product against the required attributes when the catalog is saved. Missing required attributes will trigger a warning. Address these before sharing or publishing the catalog.