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How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

dpladmin
Updated on August 20, 2026

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Users can now create an Upload Profile without uploading products.
This allows you to configure your upload settings first and apply the profile later when uploading products. This workflow provides more flexibility and helps merchants prepare their configurations before uploading products from Shopify to Etsy.

First Option: Create New Profile #

First Option: Create New Profile -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

Follow these steps to create a new profile: #

  1. Go to the Upload Profiles Page in the app.
Go to the Upload Profiles Page in the app -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. Click Create Profile.
Click Create Profile -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. Enter the Profile Name at the top of the form.
Enter the Profile Name at the top of the form -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

  1. Configure the required profile settings and Click Save.

  2. Once saved, a new profile will be created without any products.

Once saved, a new profile will be created without any products -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

SECOND OPTION: DUPLICATE THE EXISTING PROFILE #

SECOND OPTION: DUPLICATE THE EXISTING PROFILE -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

Follow these steps to duplicate a existing profile: #

  1. Go to the Upload Profiles Page in the app.
Go to the Upload Profiles Page in the app -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. Click the three-dot menu in the Actions column and select Duplicate:
Click the three-dot menu in the Actions column and select Duplicate -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. A popup will appear asking for the new profile name. By default, the system generates the name as: Original Profile Name (Copy). You can edit the name as per your requirement:
A popup will appear asking for the new profile name. By default, the -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. Click Duplicate Profile to create the new profile.
Click Duplicate Profile to create the new profile -- How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products
  1. The duplicated profile will contain all settings from the original profile.

What Happens After the Profile Is Created: #

After saving the profile:

  • The profile will appear in the Profile List.
  • The profile will initially be empty (no products assigned).
  • You will see options to: Add Products
  • You can add products to the profile at any time if needed.

Learn more about how you can add products in the profile.

Key Benefits #

  • Create profiles before uploading products.
  • Apply profiles during Shopify to Etsy uploads.
  • Reuse profile configurations across multiple uploads.
  • Quickly copy settings using the Duplicate Profile feature.

Frequently Asked Questions: #

  1. Can I create a profile without adding products?
    Yes. Profiles can now be created without uploading products during setup.

  2. How do I use this profile when uploading products?
    When uploading products from Shopify to Etsy, select the profile from the Existing Profile section during the upload process.

  3. Can I add products to the profile later?
    Yes. You can open the profile and use Add Products to link products at any time.

  4. What happens when I duplicate a profile?
    Duplicating a profile creates a new profile with the same settings as the original, allowing you to reuse configurations quickly.

  5. Can I edit a profile after creating it?
    Yes. Open the profile and click Edit Profile to update the settings.