Can I bulk import categories?

Category import/export system

To bulk import categories you can use the category import/export system. Click here for instructions on how to use the import/export system.

Creating categories through the product import system

Additionally you can create categories (and category structures) through the product import system.

To create a category in this way simply include the new category in the 'category' column of your product import.

Category structures can be created by including the full category structure in the import in the following way:

For a category structure of:

You would enter the following in one category column of the import file:

Ladies Clothing > Dresses > Party Dresses