In this final step of the tutorial, we’ll walk through how to connect listings using existing product sets. This is useful when you’ve already created and connected product sets on one store, like Etsy, and now want to reuse them on another store, like Shopify.
Instead of generating new product sets, we’ll repeat the Product Set Creation and Update Listings steps, but this time we’ll check the “Connect using existing product sets” box. This tells Artelo to skip product creation and instead link listings directly to the product sets you've already built.
Step 1: Assign Existing Product Sets
Generate Your Excel File
Go to the Bulk Connect Listings flow on Artelo and select the store you want to connect (in this case, Shopify). Then check "Connect using existing product sets" and click Generate.
This file now includes a new “Product Sets” tab, which lists all the product sets available to connect. You’ll reference this tab to match the exact product set names in the “Listings” tab.
Fill Out the Listings Tab
For each listing you want to connect:
In the Operation column, enter:
UpdateIn the Product Set Name column, enter the exact product set name from the “Product Sets” tab that corresponds to this listing.
Note that there is no template column since we're not creating any new product sets.
Note: Do not change any other fields in the file. Rows left blank will be ignored. Product set names must match exactly.
Step 2: Review Listing Details
Once your listings are assigned to product sets, download the Update Listings file just like before.
This file is structured the same way, with editable fields for titles, descriptions, tags, shipping profiles, personalization, and more.
Understanding the File
Group 1 – Listing Identifiers: Reference info only
Group 2 – Listing Updates: Editable fields where template settings were applied
Group 3 – Original Listing Values: The original data before changes
What You Can Update
Titles & Descriptions: Customize as needed
Tags: Add tags if missing or import existing ones from the reference column
Shipping Profiles: Confirm or change as necessary
Option Names & Personalization: Adjust these based on your preferences
SKU Prefix: Add a prefix for listings without existing SKUs
Submit and Finalize
After reviewing the file, upload it and click Submit. You’ll be prompted to confirm your changes.
⚠️ Important: Review Before Uploading
Clicking “Yes” will apply all changes and connect listings to the specified product sets. No new products will be created. We strongly recommend starting with a single listing, then a small batch, to confirm everything looks correct before proceeding with larger updates.
Wrapping Up
During this process, Artelo will connect your listings to the product sets you previously created. These product sets are marked as “draft connected” until you upload the design file. Once the first order comes in, you’ll be prompted to upload the artwork. From that point forward, all orders will be automatically fulfilled.
You’re All Set!
Your second store is now connected using the product sets you already built. This is a great way to reuse your setup and keep your catalog consistent across platforms. You can repeat this process any time you want to connect additional listings or stores to your existing product sets.