# Product Mapping & Setup

This phase connects your internal SKUs to Meesho’s marketplace catalog. Proper product mapping is essential to sync inventory, manage listings, and process orders.

## Understanding Product Mapping

Product mapping creates a relationship between:

- Your SKU (internal identifier)
- Meesho Product ID (external identifier)
- Inventory location
- Pricing
- Selling status (`Active`/`Inactive`)


**Types of Mapping:**

1. Auto-Mapping (recommended for large catalogs)
2. Manual Mapping (for precision or missed SKUs)
3. Bulk Mapping (via CSV/XLSX upload)


## Auto-Mapping Process

Learn more about Konnect’s Auto-Mapping feature [here](/konnect/docs/products/auto-map)

1. Navigate to **Products → Channel Mapping** in the left menu.
2. Click the three-dot menu and select **Auto-map Products**.
3. Choose **Meesho** as the channel and select your account.
4. Click **Start Mapping**.
5. Watch for the **Auto-map started** pop-up.
6. Check **Auto-Map History** for progress.


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Figure 1: Meesho Auto Mapping
## Manual Mapping Process

Learn more about Konnect’s Channel Mapping feature [here](/konnect/docs/products/channel-mapping#editing-channel-mappings)

1. Navigate to **Products → Channel Mapping**.
2. Click the kebab menu (three-vertical-dots icon) and choose **Meesho** under **Demand**.
3. Click the **Product ID** field and enter the Meesho Product ID for each SKU.
4. Toggle **Status** to **Active** for each mapped SKU.
5. (Optional) Enter **Buffer Stock**, then click **Save** (✓). Buffer stock reserves inventory to prevent overselling.


## Bulk Mapping Process

Learn more about Konnect’s Bulk Mapping feature [here](/konnect/docs/products/bulk-mapping)

1. On **Products → Channel Mapping**, select **Bulk Map**.
2. Upload your CSV or XLSX file.
3. To view history, click the three-dot menu next to **Bulk Map** and choose **Bulk Mapping History**.
4. Toggle **Status** to **Active** for each mapped SKU.


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Figure 2: Meesho Bulk Mapping
## Product Activation & Status Management

1. **Active Products**
  * Appear on Meesho marketplace
  * Sync inventory
  * Eligible to receive orders
2. **Inactive Products**
  * Hidden from listings
  * Do not sync inventory
  * Useful for seasonal SKUs or testing


**Activation options:**

* Toggle individual SKUs and click **Save** (✓)
* Use checkboxes to **Bulk Activate / Deactivate**


## Advanced Mapping Features

1. **Buffer Stock Management:** Set at SKU, location, or channel level (e.g., 100 units total, 10 buffer → 90 available)
2. **Product Attribute Mapping**
  * **Standard:** Brand, Size, Color, Category
  * **Meesho-specific:** Manufacturing Date, Expiry Date, Certifications
3. **Variant Mapping:** Map each size/color/pack variant as a separate SKU linked to its Meesho Product ID.