Product variants are used to manage products that have different variations, like size, color, etc.
Follow the steps below to set up your variants.
Example:
In the steps below, we will setup variants for a cordless tool product with multiple power options.
The data below will be used in this example:
| SKU | Voltage | Battery Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 12v | 4.0Ah |
| 102 | 18v | 5.1Ah |
| 103 | 20v | 5.4Ah |
| 104 | 20v | 5.8Ah |
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The first step is to create a "Variation Group" for Cordless Tools. This variation group has two attributes: voltage and battery capacity.
The reason for this is that as you add more products, you will not have to keep adding the attributes manually.
Part 1: Setup the Variation Group
1.1 From the header menu, click on "Tools" and select "Attribute Groups" 
1.2. Click the "Add Attribute Group" button
1.3. Enter "Attribute Group Name" (Ex: Cordless Tools) and check the box for "Variant" and click "Save".
Part 2: Setup the Variant Attributes
2.1. Now click "Attributes" from the header menu.
2.2. Click "Add Attribute" and select "Picklist" to create an input window where you will enter the different options your customers will be choosing from. Click "Continue."
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2.3. Enter the attribute name (Ex: Color, Size, Voltage).
Enter "Picklist Value" (Option)
In the "Documentation" box enter the descriptive text to help the customer enter the value
* Keep the validation level as "Optional" unless this selection will be required to check out.
2.4. Be sure the "Write" boxes for "Gated Viewer" & "Open Viewer" are NOT selected. Click continue.
2.5. Check the boxes for the of the attribute groups you want to add the variant too. Click "Continue.:
2.6. To confirm click the "Attribute" button on the header box and search and select the previously created attribute.
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Part 3: Add variants to products
3.1 Select the "Variants" tab and select "Change Variation Group"
3.2 Click the corresponding box of the previously made variation group. Click "Save."
3.3. In the "Variations" tab select "New Variant"
*This step will need to be done for each variant needed to be added
3.4 Enter variant name and select the appropriate option in the drop-down menus. Click "Continue."
3.6. Check "Core Attributes" and click "Save."
3.5. Variant Added
