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# Import stock with Excel

Use Excel import when you already have stock data outside OutSmart.

This is useful during first setup or migration.

### When import helps

Use import when you want to:

* load existing current stock faster
* avoid manual entry for many items
* start with a more complete stock position

### Before you import

Make sure your warehouses and items already exist.

Check the Excel file carefully before you import it.

Validate names, codes, and quantities.

### Good practice

Start with a small test file first.

Confirm that the imported values appear in the correct warehouse.

Then import the remaining stock data.

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Should I create warehouses before I import stock?</summary>

Yes.

The warehouse structure should already exist.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Should I test the import first?</summary>

Yes.

A small test import helps you catch mapping mistakes early.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Stock**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/stock.md)
* [**Create warehouses**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/stock/create-warehouses.md)
* [**Set stock levels per warehouse**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/stock/set-stock-levels-per-warehouse.md)


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