How-to
Short, actionable recipes for specific Altera tasks
50 articles
- How to Duplicate a Shopify StoreClone all data from one Shopify store to another using Altera, including products, orders, customers, metafields, and more.
- How to bulk refund Shopify orders by line itemRefund specific line items on existing orders in bulk using a spreadsheet import.
- How to bulk partially refund Shopify orders for a specific amountRefund a specific dollar amount on existing orders without specifying line items.
- How to Import and Export Google Shopping Metafields in ShopifyImport and export Google Shopping metafields like custom labels, brand, and condition using Altera.
- How to Bulk Cancel Shopify Order FulfillmentsCancel fulfillments on multiple orders at once using a spreadsheet import to revert them to unfulfilled.
- How to Add Variants to Existing Shopify ProductsUse a spreadsheet to add new size, color, or format options to products already in your store.
- How to use the Altera CLI with Claude CodeConnect the Altera CLI to Claude Code to manage your Shopify store data using natural language
- How to Connect Shopify Variant Options to Category Metafields in Bulk (Color Swatches)Connect Shopify variant options to category metafields and metaobjects in bulk for color swatches, from a spreadsheet, keeping existing variant IDs.
- How to Bulk Approve B2B Companies for Ordering in ShopifyApprove Shopify B2B companies for ordering in bulk by assigning a location role to a customer at each company location.
- How to Download an Audit Log of Altera JobsDownload a CSV listing every Altera import and export job on your store, useful for compliance reviews and internal handoffs.
- Connect Altera to ChatGPT or ClaudeInstall the Altera connector in ChatGPT or Claude so you can run Shopify imports and exports from a chat conversation.
- How to Translate Shopify Products with Google SheetsBulk translate Shopify products and metafields using the GOOGLETRANSLATE function in Google Sheets and Altera.
- How to Publish or Unpublish Shopify Variants From Specific Sales ChannelsExport your products with variant publishing columns, edit the spreadsheet, and re-import to control variant visibility per channel.
- How to connect WooCommerce to AlteraGenerate a read-only WooCommerce REST API key and use it to connect your store to Altera.
- How to Bulk Edit Shopify Product Handles (and Keep Your SEO)Bulk edit Shopify product handles with a spreadsheet and automatically create URL redirects so you keep your SEO links.
- How to Manage Shopify Combined ListingsCreate, expand, trim, and dissolve Shopify combined listings by importing a Products spreadsheet with the combined listing columns.
- How to Bulk Edit Shopify Search & Discovery Recommendations and Search BoostsBulk export, edit, and import Shopify Search & Discovery complementary products, related products, and search boosts with Altera
- How to Use Shopify Sidekick with AlteraCheck jobs, set up and download exports, and get help with Altera by chatting with Shopify Sidekick, without leaving your admin.
- How to Bulk Update Shopify Products by SKUUpdate prices, inventory, and other product data in bulk by matching products to your spreadsheet with the variant SKU.
- How to Back Up Your Shopify Store AutomaticallySet up a scheduled daily backup of your Shopify products, collections, pages, and other content, and restore it when something goes wrong
- How to Copy Metaobjects Between Shopify StoresCopy metaobject definitions, entries, and their files from one Shopify store to another with a single export and import.
- How to Remove Products from a Shopify CollectionFind out why a product is in a collection, then remove it with a spreadsheet, whether it was hand-picked, added by a rule, or pulled in from another collection.
- How to keep your translations when you switch Shopify themesExport your theme translations before you switch themes, then import them into the new theme so you do not lose them.
- How to sync products and prices between Shopify storesKeep product prices in one Shopify store in sync with another store, with a scheduled export and a scheduled remote import.
- How to migrate Magento to ShopifyMove your Magento products, customers, and order history to Shopify with CSV exports and an Altera migration.
- How to Update SEO Meta Titles and Descriptions for Shopify ProductsBulk update product SEO meta titles and descriptions using spreadsheets to improve search rankings and organic traffic.
- How to Transfer Metafields Between Shopify StoresTransfer metafields and their definitions between stores to maintain custom data visibility and functionality.
- How to Update SEO Meta Titles and Descriptions for Shopify CollectionsEdit collection SEO meta titles and descriptions in bulk using spreadsheets to improve search rankings and visibility.
- How to Export a Google Shopping Feed from ShopifyGenerate a ready-to-upload product feed for Google Merchant Center in one click.
- How to import and export FAQs for the Shopify Knowledge Base appImport or export FAQ metaobjects and quickly reformat Q&A sheets from Excel.
- How to Bulk Update Order Tracking Numbers in ShopifyUpdate tracking numbers (and URLs) in bulk using a simple spreadsheet import.
- How to Disable Staff Email Notifications for New Orders in ShopifyPrevent email flooding when importing orders by turning off staff notifications for new orders.
- How to Convert Google Shopping Categories to Shopify Product Taxonomy CategoriesMigrate Google Shopping product taxonomy to Shopify's standard category system with automatic category name conversion.
- How to Import Shopify Data from FTP, SFTP, WebDAV Server or Remote URLAutomatically import data from an FTP, SFTP, WebDAV server, or remote URL on a schedule
- How to Export Shopify Data to FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV ServerAutomatically export data to an FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV server on a schedule for integration with external systems
- How to Schedule Automatic Shopify Order Exports to FTP ServerAutomatically export orders to FTP on a schedule in Matrixify-compatible format for ERP integration
- How to Sync Google Sheets Data to Shopify with AlteraAutomatically import and sync data from Google Sheets to Shopify on a schedule
- How to Bulk Add Line Items to Existing Shopify OrdersAppend products or custom charges to orders after creation using a simple spreadsheet workflow.
- How to speed up Shopify imports in Altera/Matrixify format
- How to Schedule Automated Shopify Order Exports for ERP IntegrationAutomate hourly Shopify order exports to CSV for ERP integration or order processing.
- How to migrate Etsy products to ShopifyMove your Etsy listings to Shopify with the listings CSV from Etsy and an Altera migration.
- How to migrate Etsy orders to ShopifyMove your Etsy order history to Shopify with the order CSVs from Etsy and an Altera migration.
- How to Export Shopify Data to Google SheetsAutomatically export Shopify data to Google Sheets in Matrixify format on a schedule
- How to Export Shopify Data to Google DriveAutomatically export Shopify data to a Google Drive folder on a schedule
- How to Import Shopify Data from Google DriveAutomatically import data from Google Drive into Shopify on a schedule
- How to Import and Export Shopify Unit PricesManage product unit pricing using spreadsheets for accurate per-unit cost display.
- How to Convert a Shopify Smart Collection to a Manual CollectionConvert automated smart collections to manual collections to gain full control over which products appear in your collection.
- How to Import and Export Shopify TranslationsAdd Shopify translations and market adaptations to your existing Matrixify product import and export workflow with Altera
- How to Import and Export Shopify Metafield DefinitionsExport and import metafield definitions to transfer or update them across Shopify stores.
- How to Import and Export Shopify Metaobject DefinitionsExport and import metaobject definitions to transfer custom content structures between Shopify stores.