Before connecting your brand’s inventory with Google Merchant Center (GMC), complete this checklist to ensure all prerequisites are met for seamless onboarding and synchronization.
| Requirement | Details | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Google Merchant Center (GMC) Account | Brand must have an active GMC account with admin access. | Brand |
| Google Business Profile (GBP) | Must be verified and linked to the same GMC account. | Brand |
| Link GBP to GMC | Done via UI or using the liasettings.requestgmbaccess API. | Fynd |
| Add Fynd as POS Data Provider | POS ID: 757045021 -- via UI or setposdataprovider API. | Fynd |
| Country Enabled in Free Local Listings Setup | Example: India must be selected under “Manage Programs → Free Local Listings.” | Brand |
| Unique Store Codes per Physical Location | Each store must have a unique store code used for inventory mapping. | Brand |
| Store-level Inventory Availability | Real-time or daily stock updates per store, tagged with its respective store code. | Brand |
| Product Identifiers (GTIN or SKU) | Each item must have a unique product ID or SKU for Google matching. | Brand |
| API Access Scope & OAuth Token | Fynd must be authorized to use Google’s Content API on behalf of the merchant. | Fynd |
| Feed Schema Mapping & Validation | Product + inventory feed must comply with Google’s Local Feed Specification. | Fynd |
| Feed Push Frequency Configuration | Typically configured for daily or real-time updates. | Fynd |