Instead of manually uploading files, Elovate can fetch product data directly from a feed URL. This is ideal for suppliers who host up-to-date product data on their servers. Once configured, Elovate can regularly pull the feed and update your Magento 2 store automatically.
Steps to import a feed URL
1. Start a new import job
Navigate to Apps → Import.
Click Add New Import Job.
2. Select the data source
In the File Source section, choose Feed URL.
Paste the full feed URL provided by your supplier.
Supported feed formats include CSV.
3. Set access credentials (if needed)
If the feed is password-protected, enter the required username and password in the authentication fields.
Some feeds may require a token in the URL (e.g.,
?token=abc123).
4. Configure mapping and rules
After uploading, Elovate will read the file headers from the feed.
Map each header to the correct Magento attribute.
Apply any rules or preprocessing (e.g., pricing adjustments, text formatting).
5. Save and schedule the feed import
Save the import job with a descriptive name (e.g., "Daily Supplier Feed").
If desired, schedule the import so Elovate fetches the feed automatically (hourly, daily, weekly).
6. Validate and run
Validate the import to ensure the data is read correctly.
Run the import manually for the first time to confirm everything is working before relying on automation.
Best practices
Check feed freshness — make sure your supplier updates the feed as often as you schedule imports.
Keep mapping up to date — if the supplier changes column names, update your mapping in Elovate.
Secure credentials — only share feed URLs and passwords with trusted team members.