The Import Inventory feature in Appliance.io makes it simple to add products in bulk. Whether you’re uploading new models or updating stock levels, this process ensures everything stays accurate, organized, and ready for use.
📍 Accessing Import Inventory
Go to the Purchase Orders page
Click Receive Inventory (top-right corner)
From the dropdown, select Import by CSV
⚙️ Setting Import Details
Before uploading, set a few key options:
Stock Inventory Location → where the items will be stored
Storage Location (optional)
Condition → required (this determines which template you’ll use)
Once these are set, the option to Upload CSV File will appear.
📂 Preparing Your File
Your import file should include:
Model Number
Brand
Quantity
Cost
Need help? Click Download Template to grab a ready-to-use format.
⬆️ Uploading & Previewing
Drag and drop your file (or click to upload)
Review the Preview File section
💡 Even models not yet registered in the system will upload — but they’ll be flagged during validation.
📊 Import Validation Summary
After clicking Import, you’ll see a summary pop-up with:
Categorized Models → valid and ready to use
Uncategorized Models → flagged with warnings (unregistered models)
Unregistered models can’t be used in quotes or orders until they’re registered.
Options include:
Download Unregistered List
Send to Skulytics Team for review
Register Models Yourself
📤 Sending to Skulytics Team
Click Send for Data Correction
Confirm in the pop-up
The Skulytics Team will review and add models if everything checks out
You’ll receive a notification once the update is complete
📝 Registering Models Yourself
Choose between two methods:
Single Model Registration
Bulk Import
Upload your file (drag-and-drop or click). A template is available if needed.
Validation tools will highlight:
Unknown categories (warning icon + tooltip)
Unrecognized brands
👉 To fix these, create custom Brands and Categories (see tutorial).
Once registered successfully, repeat the import process so the models can be added to the inventory.
🎉 You’re Ready!
That’s it — you’ve imported your inventory into Appliance.io! With validation, brand/category checks, and model registration tools, your stock data stays accurate and fully ready for sales, quotes, and deliveries.