# Import & Export Option Sets

Running multiple Shopify stores? No need to recreate option sets from scratch. Globo makes it easy to **import/export option sets** via CSV.

## <mark style="color:blue;">Export Option Set</mark>

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Go to **Option Sets** in the left menu
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Select the sets you want to export.
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Click the **Export Option sets** button.

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A CSV file will be downloaded to your device — save it for reuse.
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## <mark style="color:blue;">Import Option Sets</mark>

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Go to **Option Sets**.
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Click **Import Option Sets**.

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Upload a properly formatted CSV file [(UTF-8 encoding required)](https://www.w3schools.com/charsets/ref_html_utf8.asp).
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Click **Upload and Continue** — and your sets will appear!

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### 🧠 CSV Format Overview

Here are some important columns in your CSV file:

| Column            | Description                                       |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **option\_id**    | Unique ID for each option (e.g., `text-1`)        |
| **option\_type**  | Type of input (text, select, radio, file, etc.)   |
| **option\_label** | Label shown on the product page                   |
| **option\_name**  | Internal name shown in cart/checkout              |
| **required**      | Yes / No                                          |
| **option\_value** | Option values (for select, checkbox, etc.)        |
| **addon**         | Add-on price (number only, no currency symbols)   |
| **products**      | Assign to products manually by ID or set to `all` |

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### 🔹 Additional Tips

* Make sure your CSV files use **UTF-8** encoding.
* For color swatches, use a hex code (`#FF0000`). For image swatches, use an image URL.
* Paragraph options can be used to add explanatory text blocks between options.

📧 **Need Help?**\
If you run into any issues while setting up your option set, feel free to reach out to us at **Chat** or email **<contact@globosoftware.net>**.

We’re always here and happy to help — with sincerity and care!