How to Create a Variant Group in Merchant Center

Variant groups allow you to group products with different options (e.g., material, color). Follow these steps to create and manage a variant group:

Steps to Create a Variant Group

1. Go to the Product:

   • Open the product you want to create a variant group for.
   • Click on the Variants tab and select Create Variant Group.

2. Choose Dimensions:

   • Select the dimensions you desire (e.g., size, material) for the group from the dropdown and click Add.
   • Note: Add all desired dimensions at this step. Adding dimensions to an existing group is not possible—you would need to remove the products and create a new group.

3. Add Products and Values:

   • Click Create to set up the group. The current product will be added automatically.
   • Add additional products by searching for their name or ID in the Add Product field.
   • Assign values for the selected dimensions to each product.

4. Save the Group:

   • Click Save to finalize the group.
     
     
     

Example of a variants group in Merchant Center

Group Settings

Under Group Settings, you’ll find options for Group Key and Collapsed State.

• Group Key:

  • A unique identifier for the group (e.g., text or numbers). Products with the same key will belong to the same variant group.
  • A product can only belong to one group. Adding a different key via import will remove the product from its current group.

• Collapsed State:

  • If enabled, only the Main Product will appear in product lists and search results. Other products in the group will not be displayed.