Adding Products to Proton PIM

Products can be added to Proton PIM either individually or in bulk, depending on the size of your catalog and how much data you’re onboarding.

Required Product Information

At a minimum, Proton PIM requires:

• Product ID (required)

• Product Description (required)

Providing additional details—such as brand, manufacturer part number, category, or images—can significantly improve enrichment accuracy.

Option 1: Adding a Single Product

Use single product creation when:

• Testing the platform

• Adding a small number of products

• Making quick updates

How it works:

1. Navigate to Products → Add Product

2. Enter available product details

3. Save the product to send it for enrichment

Once saved, enrichment begins automatically.

Option 2: Bulk Upload via CSV

Bulk CSV upload is ideal for onboarding large catalogs or updating many products at once.

How to upload a CSV:

1. Go to Products → Bulk Import

2. Upload your CSV file

3. Map each column to the appropriate Proton PIM field (e.g., Product ID, Name, Description)

4. Choose whether to overwrite existing products or skip duplicates

5. Submit the file for enrichment

Unmapped columns are still included as context during enrichment and can help improve results.

What Happens After Upload?

After submission:

• Enrichment begins immediately and runs in parallel

• Progress can be tracked from the Jobs page

• Completed products appear in the Review Queue for verification and approval

This allows teams to process large catalogs efficiently without blocking other work.

Tips for Best Results

• Include as much identifying information as possible (brand, MPN, category)

• Use consistent Product IDs across uploads

• Review a small batch first before uploading your full catalog