# Pre-Onboarding Checklist

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 |