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      Importing Inventory and Photos via FTP

      Everything sellers need to know about importing inventory.


      Sometimes sellers find themselves processing inventory in a remote location without adequate cell service to upload inventory to AuctionNinja. 

      Using the CSV import option and the FTP photo upload option, sellers can catalog offline and simply upload the inventory after. 

      • Sellers must contact juli@auctionninja.com before being able to select the "IMPORT" button within their inventory tab. 
      • Once sellers have access to the import feature, they can download a sample CSV file for cataloging items.
        • Sellers should select "DOWNLOAD"  
      • Sellers must request FTP access in order to upload photos. 
        • If sellers are granted access, they will see the "FTP access" button within the Import Inventory. 

       

      Before sellers can import photos to AuctionNinja, they need to download FileZilla. FileZilla acts as a connection between the seller's device, and AuctionNinja server.

      Download FileZilla








      • Click on the file 
        • Click on your “downloads” folder for easy access. 




      • Agree to the terms and conditions.
        • Ignore ad-ons offered by FileZilla.

      Follow installation prompts until FileZilla’s installation is complete. You may continue the download prompts with the default settings.


      If installed correctly, FileZilla will look like the image below. 



      • Select file, then site manager. 



      • Select “new site.” 


      For the site name, sellers can put their business name. 


      Under the GENERAL tab, the HOST field should be:

      auctionninja.com


      Under PROTOCOL: click the dropdown and select FTP - File Transfer Protocol





      Under ENCRYPTION, select:
      Only use plain FTP


      Select the drop down next to the Logon Type field. 

      Set the Logon Type to Normal. 


      • Sellers will receive a username and password when they are approved for FTP access. 
      • Enter those credentials into FileZilla. 




      Select Transfer Settings next to the “Advanced” tab. 



      Check the “Limit Number of Simultaneous Connections” box. 


      Make sure the maximum number of connections is 8. 






      Sellers should see this screen if they are properly connected. 



      Sellers will drag and drop files to AuctionNinja’s server. 


      Below, please see the file upload instructions.

      Add the auction first


      Follow the instructions after creating the auction within AuctionNinja. 


      1. Upload CSV - Choose the file on the seller’s device based on the sample CSV format
      2. Upload the pictures to the FTP in a folder location - organize the folder by auction ID:  Auction ID 1 would be in folder 1
      3. Images should be in lot order 
      4. Alternative images can be designated by 1-1.jpg or 1_1.jpg
        1. Alternative images refers to multiple images for one lot. 
      5. Select the folder created on FileZilla related to the auction and they will be auto linked. 

      NOTE:

      • Auctions must be future-dated in order to have inventory imported.
      • Sellers must use AuctionNinja's CSV sample template to catalog. 
      • Sellers can't bulk upload on a mobile device.