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Choose between a simple product and variations

Products do not need variations unless buyers can choose between real options.

Every product is a parent record, but it can stand on its own. Add variations only for real sellable options such as sizes, colors, materials, or bundles. Shared information stays on the product; variation-only differences belong on that variation.

Steps

  1. 01Open the product and choose Variants.
  2. 02Add a variation only when the sellable item needs its own name, SKU, or setup.
  3. 03Use the product defaults and change only what this variation needs.
  4. 04Archive an old variation when you need to preserve its history.

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