Use variant columns as product identifiers with [ID]

Update product-level fields like Title or Vendor using SKU, Barcode, or Variant ID as the primary identifier.

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October 21, 2025


You can now use variant-level columns as product identifiers by adding [ID] to the column name โ€“ making it easier to update product-level fields without needing a separate product ID or handle column.


๐Ÿš€ What’s New

  • Variant SKU [ID] โ€“ use the SKU column as a product identifier to update product-level fields like Title, Vendor, or Tags without including product ID or handle columns.
  • Variant Barcode [ID] โ€“ use the Barcode column as a product identifier for similar flexibility.
  • Variant ID [ID] โ€“ use the Variant ID column as a product identifier when updating products by their variant IDs.

This works particularly well when you maintain a product catalog in an external system keyed by SKU or Barcode, letting you update product details without managing Shopify’s product IDs or handles.

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