Transitioning your online store from BigCommerce to ZenBasket involves the process of transferring your product data, which may require utilizing REST API credentials to ensure a seamless and efficient migration.
Exporting Products from BigCommerce
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To access the API Credentials, from the BigCommerce Dashboard, go to the Settings menu on the left sidebar.
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Navigate to the Store-level API accounts under the API section to find the default product configuration.
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Click on the Create API account button and specify the Scope.
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Adjust the Scope to Read-only for Products, Store Location, and Store Inventory.
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Provide a Name for the API credentials and Save the settings.
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The API credentials (API Path, client ID, access token) will be downloaded as a document or you can copy paste directly.
Importing Products to ZenBasket
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Log in to your ZenBasket store and navigate to the Products menu, select All products.
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Click on the Import icon and choose the BigCommerce import type.
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Follow the Instructions that pop up.
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Copy-Paste the API Path, client ID, and access token from the downloaded document.
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Ensure to check the Remember Details box and Update existing product details if needed.
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Review the points mentioned in the Instructions section before initiating the import.
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Click Import, and if the credentials are validated, a success popup will confirm the product import.
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Check the BigCommerce recent logs section to view the list of all products successfully imported.
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Click on the Reload icon to view the newly imported product.
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Click on the eye icon under actions to know what error occurred or other details.
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You can view the Status and logs on the same page as well as in the dashboard.
Additional Considerations
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If brands are linked to products, ensure brand details are also imported.
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The BigCommerce store location and ZenBasket store location should match to avoid any discrepancies.
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If the credentials are invalid, an alert popup will notify you to make the necessary corrections.
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By following these steps, you can seamlessly migrate products from BigCommerce to ZenBasket, ensuring a smooth transition without data loss or errors.