Replace CSV-imported stores

What this article helps you do

Replace CSV-imported stores. Keep manual stores and sheet-managed stores.

Before you start

• You imported stores from a CSV before or you added stores manually.
• You know the Delete existing stores uploaded through CSV checkbox.
• You have a backup of important data.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Understand the replacement option

In Stores -> Bulk, a file or URL import can use Delete existing stores uploaded through CSV.

• Unchecked: Mapstore adds stores from the CSV and keeps the existing stores.
• Checked: Mapstore deletes existing CSV-imported stores. Then, Mapstore imports stores from the new CSV.

2. When to use replace

Use replace when:

• You want to replace only your previously CSV-imported stores with a new CSV
• Your CSV is the single source of truth and you want Mapstore to match it with no differences
• You move from a different locator and your new CSV has all current locations

3. When not to use replace

Do not use replace if:

• You are not sure your new CSV contains each CSV-managed location you want live
• You are not sure that the CSV has all the necessary data

4. Run the import with confirmation

1. Prepare your CSV.
2. Go to Stores -> Bulk.
3. Select File or URL mode.
4. Check Delete existing stores uploaded through CSV.
5. Click Test CSV.
6. Make sure that the planned delete, create, and projected total counts are correct. The test makes no changes.
7. Click Upload.
8. Read the confirmation message.
9. Continue with the import.

How to verify it worked

1. After the import, check Stores.
2. Make sure that the list matches your CSV.
3. If Mapstore skipped rows, review the summary.
4. Correct the CSV before a second replacement.
5. Test your store locator on the storefront.

Troubleshooting

Related articles

• Import stores from a CSV file
• Import stores from a CSV URL
• Prepare a CSV file
• Fix skipped CSV rows
• Preview a CSV import or Google Sheets sync